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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2021
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 4 years before the GH5 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-H1 
RevealedJuly 2021February 2018Newer by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH5 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH5 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography information
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery pack (310 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging information
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
76
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (4992 x 3744 resolution)
does have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 108
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 727 gr (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 310 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,300 $1,700