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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 8 years after the GH3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH3 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2012Newer by 99 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GH3 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the GH3.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH3 is 73 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH3.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Street photography highlights
75
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
more heavy than average (465 grams)
65
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography info
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
63
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (540 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
76
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (465g)
71
great battery (540 CIPA)
environment proof
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging advice
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than average (465g)
65
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,744 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 812
Other
Battery life 325 photos 540 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $999 $799