Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GF2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 5 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GF2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the GF2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GF2 is 76 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GF2.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will render greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.