Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 5 years after the GH5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades vs the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm X-H2 | GH5 | |||
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Released | September 2022 | January 2017 | Newer by 70 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-H2
GH5 | Fujifilm X-H2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm X-H2 | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1620k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the GH5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH5 is 62 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH5.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will produce more detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-09-08 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40MP | 20MP |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 82 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.00 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/180000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 7680x4320 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lb) | 725 gr (1.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 680 shots | 410 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at release | $1,999 | $1,298 |