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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 7 months after the GH3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up against the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP200 GH3 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2012Newer by 7 months
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm XP200

		

		

			
 GH3 Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP200 GH3 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 features external dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the GH3.
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and GH3.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more recent Fujifilm XP200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography features
30
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
71
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Panasonic GH3
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography advice
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
63
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (540 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography factors
66
 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 good battery pack (540 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 features touch focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
45
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (540 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
65
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-03-22 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 812
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 540 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $799