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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was launched 5 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores against the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GH5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H2S GH5 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2017More recent by 66 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

          

          

            
 GH5 Fujifilm X-H2S 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H2S GH5 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution1620k1620kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S comes with external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S compared to the GH5.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GH5 is 62 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GH5.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H2S will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2S will have a benefit in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
83
 focusing manually
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
75
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
72
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 environment proof
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
86
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery power (580 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
68
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 not so great battery (410 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
73
 good battery power (580 CIPA)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
68
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
85
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (580 CIPA)
 2 card slots
75
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
73
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
75
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-31 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support 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 sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 725 gr (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 580 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $2,499 $1,298