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X-Pro2 vs DC-G97

Quick take: The X-Pro2 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the X-Pro2 is the most affordable; only the X-Pro2 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-Pro2 — Street, Documentary & Travel Photography: The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.

Who should buy what
X-Pro2 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
  • Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
  • Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
  • X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-Pro2Fujifilm · 2016DC-G97Lumix · 2024
Price £549Best£649
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution 24.3MPBest20.3MP
Video 1080p/60pUnlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection
Stabilisation No stabilisation5-axis IBIS (4-stop)
Burst Rate 8fpsBest6fps (continuous AF)
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA)Best300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 495g (body only)Best530g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm—
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dotsFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsSingle SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remoteUSB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-Pro2
DC-G97
Portrait
6.2/10
5.2/10
Street
6.4/10
5.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
3.8/10
Documentary
5.0/10
4.7/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
4.6/10
Landscape
5.0/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
5.3/10
Casual
3.5/10
5.7/10
Food
4.4/10
6.2/10
Macro
4.9/10
6.2/10
Architecture
4.5/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
4.2/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.7/10
Filmmaking
—
4.9/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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