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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced 2 years after the GF3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-M1 GF3 
LaunchedSeptember 2013August 2011More modern by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GF3 Fujifilm X-M1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-M1 GF3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the GF3.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GF3 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GF3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography details
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
has touch focus
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
31
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 264 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $360