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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 17 months earlier than the GX9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-A3 GX9 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GX9 Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2016Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-A3 GX9 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the GX9.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 407g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $480 $1,000