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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 3 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades against the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-A3 GF6 
AnnouncedAugust 2016April 2013Fresher by 42 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GF6 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-A3 GF6 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the GF6.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF6.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
88
better than average battery (410 shots)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
69
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2013-04-08
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 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
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 339 grams (0.75 lb) 323 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 410 images 340 images
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $480 $326