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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
78
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
88
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 3 years after the GH4 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-E3 GH4 
ReleasedSeptember 2017February 2014More modern by 44 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GH4 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-E3 GH4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 has physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GH4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the GH4.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GH4 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GH4.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Panasonic GH4 Street photography info
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography features
77
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
76
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
environment proof
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2014-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 560 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $1,500