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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released about the same time to the GF3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the GF3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm JX370 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm JX370

 GF3 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm JX370 GF3 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the GF3.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and GF3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX370 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JX370 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (124g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
features focus via touch
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-11 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 264 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $159 $360