Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF1

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 10 years after the GF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the GF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF1 is 78 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.