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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was released 11 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-H2 G3 
LaunchedSeptember 2022July 2011More modern by 136 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 G3 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-H2 G3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the G3.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and G3 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
amazing resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
heavier than average (660 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography info
Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (680 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G3 Travel photography factors
74
good battery (680 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing resolution (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (660g)
70
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (680 shots)
2 card slots
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G3 Vlogging factors
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than average (660g)
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 336 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 680 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,999 $500