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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • New Model is Panasonic G5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-E2 G3 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2011Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 G3 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-E2 G3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 features external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the G3.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and G3 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and G3.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Panasonic G3 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
46
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Panasonic G3
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2011-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 336g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 350 shots 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $500