Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF3

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 10 years later than the GF3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the GF3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF3 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF3.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give you extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.