Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH3

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 20 months later than the GH3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the GH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH3 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X-T1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.