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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 5 years after the GH2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the GH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH2 
LaunchedJuly 2016March 2011More modern by 65 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GH2 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH2 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the GH2.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH2 is 76 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH2.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography highlights
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (330 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
33
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
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) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,600 $1,000