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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP120
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP130 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 6 years after the GH2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up versus the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm XP130 GH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018March 2011Newer by 84 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm XP130

 GH2 Fujifilm XP130 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm XP130 GH2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 versus the GH2.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and GH2 is 91 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and GH2.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP130
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
46
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-24 2011-03-23
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 15.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 442g (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $171 $1,000