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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H2S was introduced 8 years after the GX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores vs the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-H2S GX7 
LaunchedMay 2022November 2013More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 GX7 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-H2S GX7 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2S provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the GX7.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX7 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX7.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2S will show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition (660 grams)
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
73
great battery power (580 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (660 grams)
67
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (580 shots)
has double storage slots
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition (660g)
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-31 2013-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 660 grams (1.46 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 580 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $2,499 $1,000