Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic G2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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic G3
Fujifilm X-T30 II | G3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2021 | July 2011 | Fresher by 124 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
G3 | Fujifilm X-T30 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G3
Fujifilm X-T30 II | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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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 |