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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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
  • Released March 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 2 years after the GH2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm XQ1 GH2 
ReleasedNovember 2013March 2011More modern by 33 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 GH2 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic GH2

 Fujifilm XQ1 GH2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the GH2.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and GH2 is 92 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and GH2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Panasonic GH2 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
68
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
46
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
64
good battery life (240 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (330 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (206 grams)
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic GH2
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-26 2011-03-23
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 4.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 442g (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $1,000