Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 3 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores against the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external 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 GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the GH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GH3 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GH3.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.