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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 4 years after the GH5S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades vs the GH5S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH5S 
IntroducedSeptember 2022January 2018More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GH5S Fujifilm X-H2 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH5S 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution1620k1620kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH5S is 62 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH5S.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will give greater detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (680 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
74
better than average battery life (680 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
61
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (680 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine 10
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 40MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
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 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 680 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,999 $2,498