Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Released August 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 5 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm X-A3 | GF2 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 67 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-A3
GF2 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm X-A3 | GF2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the GF2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF2.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-08-25 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 77 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 339g (0.75 pounds) | 310g (0.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 300 photos |
Style of battery | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $480 | $330 |