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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66 Imaging
53 Features
88 Overall
67

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Announced May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-S20 was announced 9 years after the GH4 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X-S20 grades versus the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GH4

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH4 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2014More modern by 114 months
Display resolution1840k1036kCrisper display (+804k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 GH4 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH4

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH4 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X-S20 against the GH4.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and GH4 is 72 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and GH4.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 more heavy than competitors in class (491g)
71
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (560 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography factors
86
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (750 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
62
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
77
 better than average battery pack (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
77
 lighter than competitors (560 grams)
 environment proofing
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (750 CIPA)
72
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
71
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 lighter than competitors (560g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced 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 detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - 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
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 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)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 127 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 Overall 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 750 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $1,500