Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.