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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S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
Panasonic GF8
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-E3 GF8 
ReleasedSeptember 2017February 2016More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GF8 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-E3 GF8 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography features
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging advice
37
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
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