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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 12 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up vs the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T5 G2 
IntroducedNovember 2022July 2010Fresher by 150 months
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 G2 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-T5 G2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T5 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the G2.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and G2 is 70 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and G2.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce more detail because of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
more heavy than others (557g)
65
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (580 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic MP (40MP)
more heavy than others (557g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
features touch focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (428 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (580 shots)
2 card slots
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (557g)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (428g)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 40MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 grams (1.23 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 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 580 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,699 $1,000