Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Introduced September 2022
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Released March 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GH1
- Updated by Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-H2 was launched 11 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH2
Fujifilm X-H2 | GH2 | |||
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Released | September 2022 | March 2011 | Fresher by 140 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Clearer display (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-H2
GH2 | Fujifilm X-H2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH2
Fujifilm X-H2 | GH2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3.00" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the GH2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH2 is 62 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH2.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-09-08 | 2011-03-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 82 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/180000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.60 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 680 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $1,999 | $1,000 |