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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 9 years after the GH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2009Newer by 117 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 GH1 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outside 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 GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the GH1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH1 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
82
has manual focus
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography advice
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
72
selfie friendly screen
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 1.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (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 383g (0.84 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $899 $949