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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • New Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 5 years after the G3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T2 G3 
AnnouncedJuly 2016July 2011Newer by 61 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 G3 Fujifilm X-T2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T2 G3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 features outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the G3.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and G3 is 76 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and G3.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Panasonic G3
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G3 Sports photography factors
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Panasonic G3 Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G3 Vlogging factors
33
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 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 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 340 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,600 $500