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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 9 years after the GF3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the GF3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021August 2011More modern by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GF3 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the GF3.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF3.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give you more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Panasonic GF3 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography highlights
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
88
great battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly display
58
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 264g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 300 pictures
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $849 $360