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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S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
Panasonic GF6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-E3 GF6 
LaunchedSeptember 2017April 2013Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GF6 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-E3 GF6 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
51
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
37
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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