Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
- New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Released July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 3 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-T3 | GX8 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | July 2015 | More recent by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T3
GX8 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-T3 | GX8 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 features outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the GX8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX8 is 71 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX8.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-06 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 lb) | 487 gr (1.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,500 | $898 |