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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 10 years after the GF2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the GF2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF2 
IntroducedSeptember 2021February 2011Newer by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GF2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the GF2.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF2 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF2.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life 380 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $900 $330