Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF2

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.