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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 7 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T3 G3 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2011More modern by 88 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 G3 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T3 G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the G3.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and G3 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
47
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging details
Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lbs) 336 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,500 $500