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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 6 years later than the G2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T20 G2 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2010More recent by 80 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 G2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T20 G2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the G2.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and G2 is 83 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and G2.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography features
Panasonic G2 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
76
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
offers touch focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (428g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
61
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (428g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $1,000