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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
80 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GH3
(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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH4
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 2 months prior to the GH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GH3 
Screen resolution1230k614kCrisper screen (+616k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

		

		

			
 GH3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GH3 
LaunchedJune 2012September 2012Same age
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the GH3.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GH3 is 80 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GH3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.
	
			Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
74
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Street photography advice
64
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
65
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography information
45
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 max fps low (6.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low battery (300 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
63
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (540 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography info
53
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (300 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
 great battery power (540 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography details
65
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 low battery (300 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
71
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery power (540 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging info
26
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 no external microphone jack
65
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-06-28 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 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 300 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,169 $799