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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 10 years after the GH3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022September 2012More modern by 122 months
Display resolution1620k614kSharper display (+1006k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GH3 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-H2 GH3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the GH3.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH3 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GH3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will show greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Street photography highlights
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
65
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography details
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (680 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
63
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (680 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660g)
71
great battery life (540 shots)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (680 shots)
2 card slots
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging factors
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
65
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-08 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 680 images 540 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,999 $799