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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and G3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 7 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G3 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2011Fresher by 96 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kSharper display (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 G3 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has outside measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the G3.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G3 is 52 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 86MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
95
manual focus
great sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than average (1,320 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G3 Sports photography advice
90
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (800 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
47
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography details
Panasonic G3 Travel photography details
67
great battery life (800 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
great sensor resolution (102MP)
heavier than average (1,320g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
92
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (800 per charge)
2 card slots
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging information
Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,320 grams)
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 pounds) 336 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $10,000 $500