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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 4 years after the G6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-E3 G6 
ReleasedSeptember 2017April 2013Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 G6 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-E3 G6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 features outer measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the G6.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and G6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Panasonic G6 Street photography features
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography information
Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
77
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 350 shots 340 shots
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $750