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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Released May 2019
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 5 years after the GH4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades versus the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH4 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2014More modern by 65 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1036kSharper display (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 GH4 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH4 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features outside dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the GH4.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH4 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH4.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give greater detail using its extra 86MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
95
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (560 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
67
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (102 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (560g)
environment sealing
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
92
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
has double storage slots
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than competitors (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 800 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $10,000 $1,500