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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
56

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Released March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was revealed 12 years after the GH2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X-S20 matches up versus the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GH2

          

          

            
 X-S20 GH2 
ReleasedMay 2023March 2011Newer by 149 months
Screen resolution1840k460kSharper screen (+1380k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 GH2 X-S20 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH2

          

          

            
 X-S20 GH2 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 versus the GH2.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and GH2 is 72 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and GH2.
Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
83
 has manual focus
 megapixel count amazing (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW files
70
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Street photography highlights
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 heavier than competition (491g)
68
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
86
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (750 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
46
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (330 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
77
 better than average battery power (750 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (491g)
62
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (330 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography features
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (750 shots)
60
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 includes external mic jack
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
71
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - 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
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 pounds) 442g (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 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 Overall 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 750 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $1,000