Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Introduced September 2017
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Launched August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 6 years after the GF3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GF3
Fujifilm X-E3 | GF3 | |||
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Launched | September 2017 | August 2011 | More modern by 74 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-E3
GF3 | Fujifilm X-E3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF3
Fujifilm X-E3 | GF3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the GF3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF3 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-09-07 | 2011-08-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor III | Venus Engine 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 300 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $700 | $360 |