Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Revealed September 2018
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GH2

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GH1
Fujifilm X-T3 | GH1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 112 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T3
GH1 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH1
Fujifilm X-T3 | GH1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-06 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 539 gr (1.19 pounds) | 385 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,500 | $949 |