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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 5 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T100 GH3 
AnnouncedMay 2018September 2012Fresher by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 GH3 Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T100 GH3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys outside dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the GH3.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and GH3 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Street photography factors
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography factors
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (430 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
63
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography factors
74
great battery life (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (540 per charge)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-05-24 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 photographs 540 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $799