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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • New Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was launched 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T1 G3 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2011More modern by 34 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 G3 Fujifilm X-T1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T1 G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G3 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 contains the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
Panasonic G3 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G3 Sports photography advice
66
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
46
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G3 Vlogging factors
33
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 11.00 m
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 336 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,300 $500