Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump 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
- Released February 2018
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-H2
(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
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Updated by Panasonic GH4
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores vs the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm X-H1 | GH3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | September 2012 | More modern by 66 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-H1
GH3 | Fujifilm X-H1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm X-H1 | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 features physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the GH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH3 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-14 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor Pro | Venus Engine VII 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673g (1.48 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 540 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch price | $1,300 | $799 |