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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH4
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 7 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores vs the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T4 GH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2012Fresher by 91 months
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 GH3 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH3

 Fujifilm X-T4 GH3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the GH3.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and GH3 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and GH3.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography information
Panasonic GH3 Street photography information
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than average (607g)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (540 per charge)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography details
75
better than average battery life (500 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (607 grams)
71
good battery pack (540 per charge)
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (500 shots)
2 card slots
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (540 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
more heavy than average (607g)
65
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GH3
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-24 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,744 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 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 607g (1.34 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $1,700 $799