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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
58
Features
84
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 12 months later than the GX8 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T2 GX8 
RevealedJuly 2016July 2015More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GX8 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T2 GX8 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the GX8.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GX8 is 76 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GX8.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography factors
63
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging details
33
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lb) 487 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,600 $898