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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

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  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1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
97
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
91
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
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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