Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF3

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 5 years after the GF3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the GF3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.