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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 6 years after the GF1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the GF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-A3 GF1 
RevealedAugust 2016October 2009Newer by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GF1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-A3 GF1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with physical dimensions 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 GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the GF1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography info
87
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
59
good battery life (380 per charge)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
74
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
25
includes face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2009-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $400