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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 6 years after the G3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-H1 G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2011Newer by 81 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 G3 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-H1 G3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the G3.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and G3 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and G3.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
81
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Panasonic G3 Street photography features
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography info
Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Panasonic G3
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging information
Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 pounds) 336 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,300 $500