Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G3

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 2 years after the G3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and G3 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and G3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.