Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GH4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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
GH5 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2016 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1620k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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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 |