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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Panasonic G2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was unveiled 12 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-H2S G2 
IntroducedMay 2022July 2010More modern by 145 months
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 G2 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-H2S G2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S has got physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the G2.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and G2 is 62 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2S and G2.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will produce extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2S provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography info
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than others in class (660g)
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
has phase detect AF
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
73
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is great (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (660g)
58
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (428g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
two card slots
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
61
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (428g)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-31 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 580 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail price $2,499 $1,000