Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
- Announced October 2020
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Launched March 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
- Successor is Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 9 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH2
Fujifilm X-S10 | GH2 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | March 2011 | More recent by 117 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-S10
GH2 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH2
Fujifilm X-S10 | GH2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers outside dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the GH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH2 is 73 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH2.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will result in extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-S10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-15 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 15.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 465 grams (1.03 pounds) | 442 grams (0.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $999 | $1,000 |