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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic GH4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 3 months after the GH4 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T1 GH4 
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 GH4 Fujifilm X-T1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T1 GH4 
RevealedApril 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 features external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the GH4.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH4 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH4.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography info
67
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 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 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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 440g (0.97 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs 500 photographs
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,300 $1,500