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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Updated by Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 6 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores vs the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T3 GH3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2012Fresher by 73 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GH3 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T3 GH3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the GH3.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH3 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
65
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
features face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
65
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 812
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 540 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
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