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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 11 months before the GH5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 GH5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2016More recent by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GH5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1620k1620kExact same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the GH5.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GH5 is 74 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GH5.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
62
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
33
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, Auto/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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,700 $1,298