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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and 3D1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 9 years after the 3D1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades vs the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm GFX 100S 3D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021November 2011Newer by 113 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k460kSharper screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 3D1 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm GFX 100S 3D1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the 3D1.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and 3D1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and 3D1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will produce more detail using its extra 90 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
97
has manual focus
megapixel count great (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
91
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2021-01-27 2011-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $5,999 $670