Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 9 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the GH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH1 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH1.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.