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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 6 years after the GH3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2012More modern by 79 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 GH3 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the GH3.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH3 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography highlights
78
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
63
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (540 CIPA)
environment proofing
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
36
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
65
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,744k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (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 383 gr (0.84 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 812
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 540 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $899 $799