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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 8 years after the GF3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GF3 
LaunchedOctober 2019August 2011Newer by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GF3 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GF3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the GF3.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF3 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF3.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will produce more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Panasonic GF3 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography info
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (300 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 264g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $2,000 $360