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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 7 years later than the G2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-H1 G2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 93 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 G2 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-H1 G2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the G2.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and G2 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and G2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
65
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (310 CIPA)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery (310 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (428g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (310 CIPA)
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
61
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 310 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,000