Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH1
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2021
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
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The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 11 years after the GH1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades vs the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH1
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2021 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 141 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1900k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| GH1 | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH1
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic GH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the GH1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH1 is 55 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH1.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 90MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2021-01-27 | 2009-07-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 273.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,360k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 images | 320 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W235 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Cost at launch | $5,999 | $949 |