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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Released September 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GX8
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-H2 GX8 
LaunchedSeptember 2022July 2015Newer by 88 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GX8 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-H2 GX8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (680 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography details
74
great battery power (680 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count amazing (40MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
73
weather proofing
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography factors
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (680 shots)
two card slots
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
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