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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 5 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores versus the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-T3 GF6 
IntroducedSeptember 2018April 2013More recent by 66 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GF6 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-T3 GF6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the GF6.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GF6 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GF6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography advice
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high resolution (26MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lbs) 323 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life 390 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail price $1,500 $326