Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.
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Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic GH5
| Fujifilm X-T2 | GH5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| GH5 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH5
| Fujifilm X-T2 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2016 |  | January 2017 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the GH5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH5 is 76 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH5.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography information
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-07-07 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Venus Engine |
| 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 surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
| 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 rate | 14.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507 gr (1.12 pounds) | 725 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 rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at release | $1,600 | $1,298 |
