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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1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 GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 9 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades versus the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021March 2011Fresher by 120 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kSharper screen (+1900k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 GH2 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH2 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the GH2.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH2 is 55 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH2.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will deliver extra detail with its extra 86 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography information
96
 manual focus
 amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
70
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
74
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment sealing
 more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
68
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
90
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing sensor resolution (102MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
46
 MP count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography factors
67
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
62
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
93
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
60
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
34
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
71
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 16MP
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
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
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 1
Retail cost $5,999 $1,000