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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
  • Updated by Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 9 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-S10 G3 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2011More recent by 113 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 G3 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-S10 G3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has physical measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and G3 is 73 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and G3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Panasonic G3 Street photography information
75
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
85
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
MP count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
46
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
Panasonic G3 Travel photography info
76
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count great (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (465g)
70
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography details
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization
MP count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition in class (465g)
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 336 grams (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $999 $500