X-T2vs Lumix GH5 II
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The x-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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