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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Renewed by Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 3 years after the GM1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-E3 GM1 
IntroducedSeptember 2017December 2013More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GM1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-E3 GM1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 features outer measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the GM1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GM1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Panasonic GM1 Street photography details
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (204 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography features
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
77
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than others (204g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
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 aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/50 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, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 price $700 $750