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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 5 years after the GF3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-A3 GF3 
LaunchedAugust 2016August 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GF3 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-A3 GF3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the GF3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will render greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
88
great battery (410 per charge)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
58
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
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 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 200 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 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 speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes 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 sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 264 grams (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 $360