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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(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
Panasonic GH2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH2 
LaunchedOctober 2020March 2011More recent by 117 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GH2 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
70
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
more heavy than average (465 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
86
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
46
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography information
76
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (465g)
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
more heavy than average (465 grams)
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
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