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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic LUMIX GH7

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FujifilmX-H2SPanasonicLUMIX GH7
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022July 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFour Thirds
Sensor typeStacked back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HSBSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm–
Effective resolution26.16 MP25.2 MP
Largest image6240 × 41605776 × 4336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800100–25600
Sensor detail–Four Thirds-type backside-illuminated CMOS, 25.2 million effective and 26.5 million total pixels; native 4:3 stills 5776×4336. High-resolution composites 11552×8672 remain separate from native resolution
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF; no pixel-shift multi-shot mode according to Amateur PhotographerJPEG and RAW; Fine/Standard JPEG and RAW+JPEG choices
ISO detailStandard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200Standard stills ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50; V-Log and other video profiles use different ranges. Maker V-Log claim 13+ stops at sensor output up to 60 fps and 12+ stops above 60 fps; no measured stills range inferred
Image processorX-Processor 5–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountMicro Four Thirds
StabilisationSensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst40 fps75 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR lens, excluded from body specifications and weight–
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast AF, 117 or 425 selectable single points; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection; human face/eye detectionPhase Hybrid AF using phase and contrast detection; human, animal, car, motorcycle, train and aircraft recognition; −4 to 18 EV at ISO 100, f/2 and AFS under maker conditions; no automatic subject-type selection (Amateur Photographer)
ShutterMechanical up to 1/8000 second; electronic up to 1/32000 second; flash sync up to 1/250 mechanical or 1/125 electronicMechanical 60–1/8000 second and Bulb to approximately 30 minutes; electronic first curtain 60–1/2000; electronic 60–1/32000 with Bulb to approximately 60 seconds
Burst detailElectronic up to 40 fps at full resolution without crop, with AF/AE tracking; mechanical up to 15 fps. Maker buffer 184 JPEG or 175 compressed RAW or 140 uncompressed RAW frames at 40 fps; slower rates support deeper buffers with suitable media. Exposure tracking depends on Shutter AE setting (Amateur Photographer)Full-resolution electronic 75 fps AFS/MF with focus fixed, 60 or 20 fps AFS/AFC/MF; pre-burst options at these speeds. Mechanical 14 fps AFS/MF or 10 fps AFC; electronic first curtain 14/9 respectively. SH buffer 190 RAW/JPEG frames; normal bursts 215 RAW with CFexpress or 200 with SD under maker conditions. Dynamic Range Boost does not operate during SH bursts
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops based on CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; digital movie stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separateFive-axis sensor-shift B.I.S. and compatible Dual I.S.2, each maker rated 7.5 stops under CIPA yaw/pitch conditions; B.I.S. uses H-ES12060 at 60 mm, Dual I.S.2 H-FSA14140 at 140 mm. Electronic video IS is separate. Maker 7.5-stop figure retained over Digital Camera World's conflicting 6.5-stop specification
FlashNo built-in flash; compatible external TTL hot shoe and synchronisation terminal–
Exposure controlsPASM mode dial with seven custom positions; twin command dials and configurable buttons; 19 film simulations–
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps5760 × 4320 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal uncropped 6.2K 3:2 6240×4160 up to 29.97p; normal DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p uncropped; separate 4K high-speed recording up to 120p with 1.29× crop and Full HD high-speed up to 240p. Internal 10-bit H.265 and ProRes, with ProRes restricted to CFexpress Type B. F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit RAW. Optional FAN-001 fan; recording duration depends on temperature and settingsInternal 5760×4320 4:3 open-gate HEVC 4:2:0 10-bit up to 29.97p; 5728×3024 17:9 up to 59.94p; C4K up to 119.88p. Internal ProRes RAW HQ/RAW and ProRes 422 options have format/media restrictions. High-resolution/ProRes/HFR modes retain temperature limits; maker's unlimited-recording claim is C4K/60p or lower and remains battery/media dependent. HDMI 8K is still-image playback only, not recorded video. ARRI LogC3 requires separately purchased DMW-SFU3A activation
AudioSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsStereo microphone; MOV LPCM up to 96 kHz/24-bit, built-in microphone limited to 48 kHz; optional DMW-XLR2 enables 32-bit float, with channel/sample-rate restrictions. Digital Camera World did not test the XLR2 adapter
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,620,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailForward-facing vari-angle 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.62 million dots; separate top status displayThree-inch 3:2 capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots and 100% coverage; tilt/free-angle articulation. Maker three-inch figure retained over Digital Camera World's conflicting 3.2-inch description
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage; 1.6× optical magnification, equivalent to 0.8× in 35 mm terms, at maker's 50 mm/infinity/−1 dioptre/4:3 conditions
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)720 photographs360 photographs
Body weight579 g721 g
Release detailUK maker announcement dated 31 May 2022 confirms launch in July 2022; month precision retained, no inferred first-sale dayMaker UK specifies end of July 2024 availability, retained at month precision; Japan maker specifies 26 July 2024, qualified as that region's date
Recording mediaOne CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker supports up to 2 TB cards, compatibility list appliesOne CFexpress Type B slot and one SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot, including V90; external USB SSD recording available for supported modes
PortsUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, full-size HDMI Type A, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets, 2.5 mm remote release, hot shoe and synchronisation terminalUSB-C 10 Gbps with charging/power supply, full-size HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; flash-sync terminal doubles as TC IN/OUT through included BNC converter
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0; Japan channel ranges not assumed identical globally
Battery life detailNP-W235; approximately 720 Economy-mode or 580 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; Photography Blog incorrectly labels 720 as Normal modeDMW-BLK22; CIPA 360 LCD/EVF shots with SD or 330 with CFexpress, using H-ES12060. Specified one-second power-save EVF mode approximately 850 with SD or 750 with CFexpress
Charging–In-camera USB charging and power supply; supplied DC-type battery charger in Japan package
Dimensions136.3×92.9×84.6 mm; minimum depth 42.8 mm, from current maker specificationsApproximately 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 579 g excluding battery/card, or 660 g including bothMaker 721 g body only, 805 g with battery and one SD card; lens excluded
MaterialsMaker 79 weather-sealed points, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C; magnesium-alloy construction named Amateur PhotographerDust/splash-resistant body; maker operating range −10 to 40°C with cold-temperature battery and compatible-lens restrictions; no waterproof rating inferred
In the box–Japan maker lists eyecup, hot-shoe cover, sync-terminal cover, battery, DC-type battery charger, TC IN/OUT BNC converter cable, shoulder strap and body cap; regional contents may vary

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