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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • New Model is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 3 years after the GH2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T1 GH2 
ReleasedApril 2014March 2011More modern by 38 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 GH2 Fujifilm X-T1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T1 GH2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the GH2.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH2 is 79 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
Panasonic GH2 Street photography features
75
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography factors
67
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
46
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (330 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography factors
63
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 15.60 m
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $1,000