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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Revealed February 2022
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GH6 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 6 years prior to the GH6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the GH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GH6

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH6 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GH6 Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedFebruary 2022July 2016Newer by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH6

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the GH6.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH6 is 76 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH6.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH6 will show more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
79
focusing manually
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Street photography advice
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography info
63
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
33
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (5760 x 2880 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH6
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2022-02-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5776 x 4336
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5760x2880
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 823g (1.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $1,600 $2,198