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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic G3
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 5 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-A3 G3 
LaunchedAugust 2016July 2011More recent by 63 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 G3 Fujifilm X-A3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-A3 G3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has exterior dimensions 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 G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the G3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and G3 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and G3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
70
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
46
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G3 Travel photography advice
87
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
offers touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
70
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Panasonic G3
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2011-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display 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
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 speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 336g (0.74 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $500