Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GH3

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 7 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up versus the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the GH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GH3 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will result in extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.