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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Launched March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Updated by Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 7 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up vs the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2011Fresher by 84 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 GH2 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 features physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 versus 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 differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the GH2.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH2 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography information
Panasonic GH2 Street photography information
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
67
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
46
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery power (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (310 shots)
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (330 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 442g (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $1,300 $1,000