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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was brought out 11 years after the GH2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores vs the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T5 GH2 
IntroducedNovember 2022March 2011More modern by 142 months
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 GH2 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm X-T5 GH2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T5 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst 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 vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the GH2.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and GH2 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
85
manual focus
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
46
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography information
71
great battery pack (580 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
high sensor resolution (40MP)
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (580 CIPA)
two card slots
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557 grams (1.23 lb) 442 grams (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 580 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,699 $1,000