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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
88
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Launched February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 5 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH4 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2014More recent by 62 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T30

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

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH4 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the GH4.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH4 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than average (560g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
78
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count high (26MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than average (560g)
weather sealing
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than average (560g)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $899 $1,500