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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
66
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
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
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Replacement is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was revealed 5 years after the G3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-A10 G3 
AnnouncedDecember 2016July 2011More modern by 66 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 G3 Fujifilm X-A10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-A10 G3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the G3.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and G3 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography information
69
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G3 Sports photography advice
61
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography features
Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
86
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
70
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect focusing
does not have image stabilization
low res video (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2011-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 336 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 410 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $500