Panasonic GH3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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Panasonic GH3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH3 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic GH4
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Differences

Panasonic GH3 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

540 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More viewfinder magnification
0.67x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 62 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Panasonic GH3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
45 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
1620k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Professional quality video in a compact body; Still image quality ranks with the best mirrorless models and even some prosumer DSLRs; Fast autofocus; Rugged, weatherized camera build; Reasonably priced for its advanced feature set; Large selection of high quality lenses.
Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras; Live View not available during high speed bursts; High ISO image quality and dynamic range not quite as good as top APS-C cameras.
Read our Panasonic GH3 Review

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic GH3

Panasonic G5

$798
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$550
4/3

Higher-res screen

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic G5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Panasonic G5

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
4/3

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH3

Olympus E-M1

$798
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer stills battery life

$1099
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Olympus E-M1

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH3

Panasonic GH4

$798
4/3

$998
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GH4

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Panasonic GH4

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$998
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH4

Compared to Sony A6300

Panasonic GH3

Sony A6300

$798
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6300

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Sony A6500

Panasonic GH3

Sony A6500

$798
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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