Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Launched September 2021
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic G2
- Updated by Panasonic G5

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 10 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic G3
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | G3 | |||
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Launched | September 2021 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 124 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1900k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
G3 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G3
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G3 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G3.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-09-02 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 14 | 107 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 pounds) | 336 grams (0.74 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 | 440 photographs | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
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 | Single |
Pricing at release | $3,999 | $500 |