Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH4 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH4 conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Differences

Panasonic GH4 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$800* vs $1499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More viewfinder magnification
0.67x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.8 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 62 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.8 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Panasonic GH4

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
45 mm vs 83 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent still image quality for its class; Fantastic, highly-detailed video quality; Superior video recording chops with 4K video (both Cinema 4K and Ultra HD); Responsive all-around performer with great AF performance and burst shooting; Rolling shutter is minimal with 60p and 30p video; Splash- and dust-proof magnesium alloy body; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.
High ISO performance not as good as some APS-C models (IQ drops quickly past ISO 3200); Overall still image quality not significantly better than the GH3; Sluggish buffer clearing with RAW files; Rolling shutter noticeable on 4K video; Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras.
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Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH3

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$798
4/3

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GH3

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Panasonic GH3

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$798
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M1

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Olympus E-M1

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic G7

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Panasonic G7

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$498
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Panasonic GH4

Canon EOS M5

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$787
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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Compared to Sony A6500

Panasonic GH4

Sony A6500

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1216
APS-C

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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