Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3
74 Imaging
65 Features
75 Overall
69
90 Imaging
47 Features
48 Overall
47
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Released January 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
- Replacement is Panasonic GF5
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 4 years after the GF3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GF3
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 54 months |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
| GF3 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF3
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the GF3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF3 is 74 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will produce more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsStreet Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneSports Comparison
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraTravel Comparison
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-01-15 | 2011-08-11 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor III | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 92% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 264 grams (0.58 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Launch cost | $1,700 | $360 |