Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GH2

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 8 years after the GH2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up vs the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the GH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GH2 is 78 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GH2.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.