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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 5 years later than the G5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-E3 G5 
RevealedSeptember 2017July 2012Fresher by 63 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 G5 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-E3 G5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the G5.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and G5 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and G5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Panasonic G5
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G5 Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
62
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2012-07-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine VII FHD
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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $700 $699