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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 2 years after the GF3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-E2 GF3 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2011More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GF3 Fujifilm X-E2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-E2 GF3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the GF3.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF3 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
69
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
72
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
58
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
34
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 264 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $450 $360