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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 6 years after the G2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-A3 G2 
ReleasedAugust 2016July 2010Newer by 75 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 G2 Fujifilm X-A3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G2

 Fujifilm X-A3 G2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the G2.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and G2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
65
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery pack (410 per charge)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
58
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (428 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
61
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors (428g)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G2
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2010-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 410 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $480 $1,000