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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was manufactured 8 years after the GH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH1 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2009Newer by 105 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 GH1 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 features physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the GH1.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH1 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will show extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
59
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
32
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
72
screen is selfie friendly
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 385 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 310 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Single
Price at release $1,300 $949