Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Released July 2009
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Replacement is Panasonic GF5
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic GF3
Fujifilm A170 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm A170
GF3 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic GF3
Fujifilm A170 | GF3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the GF3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and GF3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and GF3.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF3 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 264 grams (0.58 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $80 | $360 |