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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(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
Panasonic GH2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH2 
ReleasedSeptember 2022March 2011Fresher by 140 months
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GH2 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (680 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
46
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (680 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660g)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography highlights
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (680 per charge)
2 card slots
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging details
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone support
more heavy than competition (660g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
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