Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GH3
Fujifilm X-T3 | GH3 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 73 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T3
GH3 | 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 GH3
Fujifilm X-T3 | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $1,500 | $799 |