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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very comparable but the XP10 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The XP10 was launched 18 months prior to the GF3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the XP10 matches up against the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic GF3

 XP10 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 GF3 XP10 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic GF3

 XP10 GF3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the XP10 compared to the GF3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and GF3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The XP10 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged XP10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
30
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (135g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
58
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (300 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic GF3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 264 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $175 $360