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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2021
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 8 years after the GH3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades vs the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH3 
RevealedJanuary 2021September 2012More modern by 102 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k614kCrisper screen (+1746k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 GH3 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH3 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst 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 out the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the GH3.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH3 is 55 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH3.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will deliver greater detail due to its extra 86 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
96
 you can focus manually
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Panasonic GH3
74
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
65
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
90
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
63
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography features
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography features
67
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
71
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 environment proofing
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (550g)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography features
93
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
71
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
34
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
65
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
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 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 pictures 540 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $5,999 $799