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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 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
  • Launched August 2015
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 19 months after the GH4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GH4 
LaunchedAugust 2015February 2014More modern by 19 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 GH4 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GH4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the GH4.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH4 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH4.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (560 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (560g)
environment proof
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging information
33
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competition (560g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine IX
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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 560 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 350 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $1,500