Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH2

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.