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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 4 years after the GX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A3 GX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2016February 2012More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GX1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A3 GX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the GX1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
88
great battery power (410 shots)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
32
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 339g (0.75 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $480 $228