Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 3 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the GF8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the GF8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF8 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GF8.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.