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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
83
Imaging
58
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
47
Features
48
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was manufactured 3 years later than the GF3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-T10 GF3 
AnnouncedMay 2015August 2011Fresher by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 GF3 Fujifilm X-T10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic GF3

 Fujifilm X-T10 GF3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 features outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the GF3.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and GF3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and GF3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T10 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (51,000)
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography information
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic GF3
 Fujifilm X-T10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-05-19 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51000 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 gr (0.84 pounds) 264 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $800 $360