Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
- Introduced March 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GH1
- Replacement is Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 8 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH2
Fujifilm X-T30 | GH2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | March 2011 | Fresher by 97 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-T30
GH2 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH2
Fujifilm X-T30 | GH2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the GH2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH2 is 82 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH2.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2011-03-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 15.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (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 | 383 gr (0.84 lbs) | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $899 | $1,000 |