Fujifilm X Series X-E2S vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm

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In depth comparison and review of Fujifilm X Series X-E2S and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Fujifilm X Series X-E2S vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only 14-42mm lens
Height 7.49 cm 7.79 cm
Width 12.9 cm 13.32 cm
Depth 3.72 cm 6.31 cm
Weight 300 g 435 g
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black Silver
Protection - Splashproof
Digital Zoom - 4x
Optical Zoom - 3x
SENSOR Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type X-Trans CMOS II Live MOS
Total Pixels 16,700,000 pixels 21,770,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,300,000 pixels 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 25 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser - Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors Digital level metre Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Image Processor EXR Processor II -
LENS Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Type - Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 28 - 84mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 20 cm
Max View Angle - 75 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Manual
Lens Construction - 8 groups / 9 elements
Filter Size - 46 mm
Lens Mounting Type Fujifilm X Mount Micro Four Thirds
Features - Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology
FOCUSING Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 49
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB Yes
VIEWFINDER Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.5" -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360,000 pixels 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification - 1.54x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +2 -4 to +3
Field of View Crop Factor - 2
Features Auto eye sensor Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
ISO (Max) 51200 25600
Native ISO - 200-12800
Extended ISO (Max) - 25600
Extended ISO (Min) - 100
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, spot, average Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 256 1728
Exposure Modes Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing -
Special Effects Soft, Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, miniature, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone, Standard, Classic Chrome, Monochrome Red, Monochrome Yellow, Monochrome Green, PRO Negative High, PRO Negative Standard Sepia, Vivid, natural, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, Selective Colour, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, fluorescent light (daylight colour) Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Shutter Type - Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/32000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/125sec
Exposure Range - EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
Retouch - Clear Retouch function
DISPLAY Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" OLED display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Colour control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF
FLASH Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 5 -
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features - AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features - Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage 4896 x 3264
4896 x 2760
3264 x 3264
3456 x 2304
3456 x 1944
2304 x 2304
2496 x 1664
2496 x 1408
1664 x 1664
5184 x 3888
3712 x 2784
2624 x 1968
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
5184 x 3456
3712 x 2480
2624 x 1752
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
5184 x 2920
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
AVCHD - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Battery Type Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 350 shots Photo shooting - 330 shots
CONNECTIONS Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Microphone (sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm)
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Microphone (sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm)
FEATURES Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second, 7 frames per second 2 frames per second, 8 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 5.5 frames per second
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Dynamic Range Adjustment, in-camera RAW processing, Motion Panorama, Noise Reduction control, silent shooting, Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO) Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, 3D photo shooting, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function
OTHERS Fujifilm X Series X-E2S Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8K + 14-42mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, protective cover Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, power cable, hot shoe cap, housing cover
Software - Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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