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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 5 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T20 G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011Newer by 68 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 G3 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T20 G3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and G3 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and G3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography features
Panasonic G3 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
47
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Panasonic G3 Travel photography information
76
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
36
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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 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 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 383g (0.84 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $500