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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Renewed by Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 7 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T30 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2019July 2011Newer by 93 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

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

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G3

 Fujifilm X-T30 G3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and 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") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the G3.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and G3 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and G3.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Panasonic G3
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography info
Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G3 Travel photography advice
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
supports focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G3
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 336g (0.74 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 380 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $899 $500