Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8
85 Imaging
68 Features
78 Overall
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54 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2016
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-E3 was released 19 months later than the GF8 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-E3 | GF8 | |||
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Released | September 2017 | February 2016 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-E3
GF8 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-E3 | GF8 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the GF8.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GF8.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-09-07 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor III | Venus Engine |
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 | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 325 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $700 | $549 |