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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 5 years after the GF3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-A10 GF3 
AnnouncedDecember 2016August 2011More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 GF3 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-A10 GF3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the GF3.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and GF3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and GF3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A10 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography factors
69
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography features
Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography highlights
61
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography advice
86
great battery power (410 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
58
includes touch focus
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging info
62
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focus
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-12-01 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 331g (0.73 lbs) 264g (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $360