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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2021
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Successor is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 14 months after the GH5 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores versus the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH5 II 
ReleasedSeptember 2022July 2021Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-H2 
Screen resolution1840k1620kSharper screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH5 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH5 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition (660 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography advice
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (680 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (400 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography features
74
great battery pack (680 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660g)
69
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography highlights
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (680 per charge)
2 card slots
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than competition (660 grams)
76
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (4992 x 3744 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-08 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 108
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash 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
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 727g (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 680 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,999 $1,700