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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Revealed February 2022
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GH6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the GH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH6

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 GH6 Fujifilm X-H1 
RevealedFebruary 2022February 2018Newer by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH6

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides external dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the GH6.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH6 is 61 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH6.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH6 will produce more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (25MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Street photography highlights
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography details
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (310 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Panasonic GH6
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (5760 x 2880 pxls)
comes with mic socket
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH6
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2022-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 823 gr (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,300 $2,198