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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
52
Imaging
92
Features
86
Overall
89
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Introduced May 2019
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
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and GH2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 8 years after the GH2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH2 
IntroducedMay 2019March 2011Newer by 100 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kCrisper screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 GH2 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers outside measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the GH2.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH2 is 52 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH2.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will resolve more detail having an extra 86MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography factors
95
manual focus
MP count high (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than average (1,320g)
68
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (800 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
46
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography details
67
better than average battery power (800 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (102 megapixels)
heavier than average (1,320 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography factors
92
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
has double storage slots
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,320g)
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-23 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 pounds) 442 grams (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 800 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $10,000 $1,000