Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-E3 | G5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2017 | July 2012 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-E3
G5 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-E3 | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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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 |