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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
62
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
88
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was revealed 8 years after the GH4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-H2S GH4 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2014Newer by 102 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kCrisper screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 GH4 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-H2S GH4 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers outside measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S against the GH4.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GH4 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GH4.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than others in class (660g)
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography details
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography details
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography factors
73
good battery (580 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (660g)
76
lighter than competition in class (560g)
environment proofing
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography information
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S
Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IX
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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 580 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,499 $1,500