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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was brought out 10 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T4 GH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2020July 2009More recent by 130 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 GH1 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T4 GH1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the GH1.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and GH1 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and GH1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will produce more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Panasonic GH1 Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than competition (607 grams)
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography factors
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
75
better than average battery power (500 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (607g)
58
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
2 card slots
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
heavier than competition (607 grams)
72
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-24 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 pounds) 385 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $1,700 $949