Panasonic GH5S vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Panasonic GH5S vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

4/3 224.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5S Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro3 Review.
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Differences

Panasonic GH5S advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer video battery life
60 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.66x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 79 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
120 vs 36 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Panasonic GH5S

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
46 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
497g vs 660g
Lighter weight
More pixels
26.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 12.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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 GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Excellent video quality; Very good high ISO performance; Cinema 4K & UHD video up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p; 10-bit internal video recording; Tons of features & options for advanced/pro videographers.
10MP resolution is limiting for still photos; No in-body image stabilization; Slower AF than GH5; Buffer clearing could be faster; No 6K Photo features due to sensor resolution.
Read our Panasonic GH5S Express Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G85

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic G85

$1998
4/3

Bigger pixels
Built-in Bluetooth

$698
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G85

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Panasonic G85

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$698
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic GH5

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GH5

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Panasonic GH5

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic G9

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$1064
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G9

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Panasonic G9

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$1064
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Leica CL

Panasonic GH5S

Leica CL

$1998
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic GH5S

Sony A6400

$1998
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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