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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Updated by Panasonic GF5
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-S20 was introduced 11 years after the GF3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X-S20 scores vs the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GF3

 X-S20 GF3 
RevealedMay 2023August 2011More modern by 144 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 GF3 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF3

 X-S20 GF3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-S20 compared to the GF3.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and GF3.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer X-S20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography info
84
manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Panasonic GF3 Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
heavier than competitors (491 grams)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
87
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (750 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
77
great battery power (750 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (491 grams)
58
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (750 shots)
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competitors (491 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 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
Lowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 264 grams (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 127 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 All around 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 750 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $360