Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Released January 2015
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
- New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
(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
- Succeeded the Panasonic G2
- Successor is Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-A2 was released 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic G3
Fujifilm X-A2 | G3 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-A2
G3 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic G3
Fujifilm X-A2 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements 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 X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the G3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and G3 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and G3.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.6 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 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 sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 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 | H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lb) | 336 grams (0.74 lb) |
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 photographs | 270 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $370 | $500 |