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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 8 years after the G6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G6 
IntroducedSeptember 2021April 2013More modern by 102 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 G6 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the G6.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G6 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Panasonic G6
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
great MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
80
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
great MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 380 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $750