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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 10 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G3 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2011Fresher by 124 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 G3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the G3.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G3 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
70
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Panasonic G3 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
46
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Panasonic G3 Travel photography information
80
great battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging info
Panasonic G3 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 383 grams (0.84 lb) 336 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $500