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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
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  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 2 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GH3 
ReleasedAugust 2015September 2012More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 GH3 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GH3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions 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-T1 IR versus Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the GH3.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH3 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography information
Panasonic GH3 Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
63
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (540 shots)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Panasonic GH3
63
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
bad battery (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery life (540 shots)
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (540 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging information
33
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
65
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $799