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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was revealed 9 years after the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2021July 2011Newer by 117 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 G3 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers physical 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) and the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the G3.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G3 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G3.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you greater detail because of its extra 86MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography information
97
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Panasonic G3
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
91
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
47
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
Panasonic G3 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (102MP)
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography details
93
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G3 Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (900g)
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 336 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 photographs 270 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $5,999 $500