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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the GX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the GX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-E3 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GX9 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-E3 GX9 
LaunchedSeptember 2017February 2018Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the GX9.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX9 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
77
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 407g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $700 $1,000