Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Introduced September 2021
(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
- Replaced the Panasonic GH2
- Renewed by Panasonic GH4

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 9 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | GH3 | |||
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Released | September 2021 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 110 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+1746k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
GH3 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | GH3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the GH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH3 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will produce more detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2021-09-02 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | 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 | 51 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 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 14 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/125s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (1.98 lb) | 550 grams (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 | 440 pictures | 540 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $3,999 | $799 |