Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 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
- Released September 2022
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Launched July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX7

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 7 years after the GX8 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-H2 | GX8 | |||
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Launched | September 2022 | ![]() | July 2015 | Newer by 88 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-H2
GX8 | Fujifilm X-H2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-H2 | GX8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GX8 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GX8.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-09-08 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 82 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/180000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 487 gr (1.07 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 680 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,999 | $898 |