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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 7 years later than the GH4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the GH4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GH4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2014More recent by 93 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GH4 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GH4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features 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) and the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the GH4.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH4 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH4.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
83
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
Panasonic GH4 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
environment proof
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 380 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $1,500