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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Announced March 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 9 years after the GH2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades versus the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T4 GH2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020March 2011More modern by 109 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 GH2 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T4 GH2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the GH2.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and GH2 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and GH2.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Street photography advice
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (607g)
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography info
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
46
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
75
great battery pack (500 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (500 shots)
2 card slots
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging information
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-24 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 pounds) 442 grams (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,700 $1,000