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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 3 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 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-T2 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH3 
RevealedJuly 2016September 2012Fresher by 47 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GH3 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T2 GH3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 features outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the GH3.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH3 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GH3.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Panasonic GH3 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (540 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
63
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery life (540 shots)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
65
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 photos 540 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,600 $799