Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T30 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Panasonic GH4 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

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
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

530 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.67x vs 0.62x
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
Unlimited vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Panasonic GH4

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 96 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
46 mm vs 83 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
383g vs 569g
Lighter weight
More pixels
26.1 vs 16.1 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 12.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 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

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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Excellent still image quality for its class; Fantastic, highly-detailed video quality; Superior video recording chops with 4K video (both Cinema 4K and Ultra HD); Responsive all-around performer with great AF performance and burst shooting; Rolling shutter is minimal with 60p and 30p video; Splash- and dust-proof magnesium alloy body; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.
High ISO performance not as good as some APS-C models (IQ drops quickly past ISO 3200); Overall still image quality not significantly better than the GH3; Sluggish buffer clearing with RAW files; Rolling shutter noticeable on 4K video; Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras.
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Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
Read our Fujifilm X-T30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH3

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$798
4/3

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GH3

Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic GH3

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$798
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M1

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm X-T30

Olympus E-M1

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1099
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic G7

Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic G7

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$498
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Panasonic GH4

Fujifilm X-T200

$899
4/3

Lens selection
NFC

$799
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Panasonic GH4

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$900
APS-C

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

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