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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 13 years after the GH1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH1 
ReleasedSeptember 2022July 2009Newer by 161 months
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GH1 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 has physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 against the GH1.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH1 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2 will provide extra detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
high resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition (660g)
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (680 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography information
74
great battery (680 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high resolution (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660 grams)
58
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (680 shots)
2 card slots
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition (660g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 1.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone 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 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 680 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,999 $949