Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH4
Fujifilm X-T30 | GH4 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 62 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T30
GH4 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully 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 size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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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 |