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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
83 Imaging
67 Features
82 Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
88 Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 2 years after the GH4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GH4

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-T20 GH4 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2014More modern by 36 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T20

					

					

						
 GH4 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH4

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-T20 GH4 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the GH4.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH4 is 83 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH4.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 will have an edge in sensor technology.

						Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
80
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
78
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 does not have image stabilization
71
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography information
75
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
61
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography information
76
 provides focus via touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
76
 lighter than competition in class (560g)
 environment proof
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
78
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
71
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging advice
36
 built-in touchscreen
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
71
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 lighter than competition in class (560g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine IX
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, 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 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 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 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $1,500