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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Panasonic GX8
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX8 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2015More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GX8 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX8 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography info
Panasonic GX8 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
80
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography features
74
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great resolution (26 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
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