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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 2 years after the GM1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-A3 GM1 
AnnouncedAugust 2016December 2013More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GM1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-A3 GM1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the GM1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GM1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography info
64
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
87
great battery (410 per charge)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging details
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $480 $750