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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was brought out 10 years after the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-H2 G5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022July 2012Newer by 124 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 G5 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-H2 G5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the G5.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and G5 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and G5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will show more detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (680 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery life (680 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (40MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
66
supports touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography details
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (680 per charge)
2 card slots
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G5 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
62
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-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 40 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 680 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,999 $699