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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • New Model is Panasonic GH6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 6 years prior to the GH5 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH5 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedJuly 2021July 2016Newer by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH5 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH5 II is 76 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH5 II.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5 II
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging features
33
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
76
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (4992 x 3744 pixels)
has microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 108
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 727 gr (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $1,600 $1,700