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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 5 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-T20 GF2 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2011Fresher by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GF2 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-T20 GF2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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 GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the GF2.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
Panasonic GF2 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
76
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $330