Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2
Portability
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
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79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
Portability
70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
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70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2014 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| GH2 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography info
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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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Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
Panasonic GH2 Street photography features
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography factors
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)
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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Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography factors
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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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Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography highlights
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)
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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Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic 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 |