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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the G100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic G100

 Fujifilm X-A3 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 G100 Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedJune 2020August 2016More recent by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G100

 Fujifilm X-A3 G100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the G100.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and G100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and G100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Panasonic G100
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
87
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
supports touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
78
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G100
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2020-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $480 $698