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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74 Imaging
58 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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 GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was released 6 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores against the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GX8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S GX8 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2015More recent by 84 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S GX8 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S comes with external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the GX8.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX8 is 62 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX8.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H2S will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
74
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Panasonic GX8
72
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment proofing
 heavier than competitors in class (660g)
80
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography information
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
86
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery power (580 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
67
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 bad battery power (330 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
73
 great battery power (580 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors in class (660g)
73
 environment proof
 comes with touch focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
85
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery power (580 CIPA)
 two card slots
75
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging advice
73
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
81
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-31 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 487 grams (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 580 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $2,499 $898