Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH2

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 16 months after the GH2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades vs the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys physical measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GH2 is 80 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GH2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.