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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2
  • Successor is Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was launched 10 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X-S20 matches up against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH3 
ReleasedMay 2023September 2012More recent by 131 months
Screen resolution1840k614kCrisper screen (+1226k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 GH3 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH3 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X-S20 against the GH3.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and GH3 is 72 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and GH3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography features
83
 focusing manually
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Panasonic GH3
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 heavier than competition (491g)
65
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography details
86
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery (750 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
63
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (540 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
77
 good battery (750 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (491g)
71
 great battery pack (540 shots)
 weather proof
 has focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others in class (550g)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH3
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (750 CIPA)
71
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery pack (540 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
 heavier than competition (491g)
65
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - 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
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 127 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 Overall 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 750 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,299 $799