Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-T2 | GX8 | |||
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Revealed | July 2016 | ![]() | July 2015 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T2
GX8 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-T2 | GX8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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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 |