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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 6 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up versus the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH4 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2014Fresher by 82 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GH4 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 features external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the GH4.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH4 is 73 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH4.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
75
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (560g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography advice
85
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
76
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
77
lighter than competition (560g)
weather sealing
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging advice
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition (560g)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IX
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 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 325 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $999 $1,500