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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was launched at a similar time to the GF3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX90 scores versus the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 GF3 FX90 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
 FX90 GF3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 against the GF3.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and GF3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FX90 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult.
	
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
70
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
30
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
38
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 bad battery pack (300 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography details
60
 comes with focus via touch
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
 offers focus by touch
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (300 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
55
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
32
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-26 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.90 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 264 grams (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 200 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $227 $360