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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 4 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up vs the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX8 
IntroducedOctober 2019July 2015More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GX8 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the GX8.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX8 is 78 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Street photography advice
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography information
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 487 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,000 $898