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X-T2 vs DC-G97

Quick take: The X-T2 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the X-T2 is the most affordable; only the X-T2 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-T2 — Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary: The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.

Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
  • Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
  • Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
  • Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T2Fujifilm · 2016DC-G97Lumix · 2024
Price £549Best£649
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution 24.3MPBest20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60pUnlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed
Autofocus Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detectionContrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection
Stabilisation No stabilisation5-axis IBIS (4-stop)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical gripBest6fps (continuous AF)
Battery Life ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 457g (body only)Best530g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm—
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnificationEVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)Fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)Single SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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-T2
DC-G97
Portrait
6.4/10
5.2/10
Street
5.8/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.2/10
3.8/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
4.9/10
Documentary
5.5/10
4.7/10
Sports & Action
7.1/10
4.6/10
Landscape
5.2/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
7.0/10
5.3/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.7/10
Food
5.2/10
6.2/10
Macro
5.3/10
6.2/10
Architecture
4.9/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.7/10
4.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.7/10

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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