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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • New Model is Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Panasonic GF2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 8 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GF2 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2011More recent by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GF2 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GF2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 against the GF2.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF2 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will produce greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
82
has manual focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography factors
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high MP (26 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-23 2011-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $2,000 $330