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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was released 13 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up versus the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-H2S GH1 
IntroducedMay 2022July 2009More recent by 157 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 GH1 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-H2S GH1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S has outer measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the GH1.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GH1 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will show more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than average (660 grams)
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery (580 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (660g)
58
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S
Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than average (660 grams)
72
screen is selfie friendly
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone 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 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 385 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 580 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form 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
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,499 $949