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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(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
Panasonic GH5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH5 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2017Newer by 70 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GH5 Fujifilm X-H2 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution1620k1620kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (680 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery pack (410 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (680 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (680 per charge)
2 card slots
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
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