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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 8 years later than the G2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T30 G2 
RevealedFebruary 2019July 2010More recent by 105 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 G2 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T30 G2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has sizing 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-T30 versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the G2.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and G2 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and G2.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Panasonic G2
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
65
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
80
great battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (428g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (428g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 380 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $899 $1,000