Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH2

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.