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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 5 years after the GX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores vs the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-E3 GX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017February 2012More modern by 68 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 GX1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-E3 GX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 has got physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the GX1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography information
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
77
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
features touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 318 grams (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $228