Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Announced September 2017
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Successor is Panasonic GF7

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 4 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GF6
Fujifilm X-E3 | GF6 | |||
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Launched | September 2017 | ![]() | April 2013 | Fresher by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-E3
GF6 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF6
Fujifilm X-E3 | GF6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the GF6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF6.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-09-07 | 2013-04-08 |
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 measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 325 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 gr (0.74 lb) | 323 gr (0.71 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $700 | $326 |