Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6
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68 Features
78 Overall
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![Fujifilm X-E3 front Fujifilm X-E3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-E3/Fujifilm-X-E3-front.jpg)
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53 Features
64 Overall
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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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S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
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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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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |