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- Superseded the Panasonic GH2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
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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.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH3
| Fujifilm X-H1 | GH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |