Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced September 2021
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Later Model is Panasonic GH2

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 12 years after the GH1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GH1
Fujifilm X-T30 II | GH1 | |||
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Released | September 2021 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 148 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
GH1 | Fujifilm X-T30 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH1
Fujifilm X-T30 II | GH1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the GH1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH1 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH1.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-09-02 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 62 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 385g (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $900 | $949 |