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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 2 years after the GF3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-A1 GF3 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 GF3 Fujifilm X-A1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-A1 GF3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the GF3.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GF3 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GF3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography information
Panasonic GF3 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography information
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography information
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
58
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging advice
31
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
32
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-A1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 264g (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $360