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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 9 years later than the GF3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores against the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-S10 GF3 
RevealedOctober 2020August 2011Fresher by 112 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GF3 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-S10 GF3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides outer dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the GF3.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF3 is 73 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF3.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
75
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
more heavy than competitors (465g)
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography information
76
has bluetooth
has touch focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
58
features touch focus
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
great sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $360