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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 7 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH1 
LaunchedJuly 2016July 2009More recent by 86 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GH1 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 features external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the GH1.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH1 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will provide more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
33
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 1.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 340 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,600 $949