Panasonic G3 vs Fujifilm XP100 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Fujifilm FinePix XP100

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Panasonic G2 G2 vs G3
Successor:	Panasonic G5 G3 vs G5
General
Model Number:	G3	XP100
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$249.95
Street Price:		$129.09
Date Available:	2011-06-21	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	20.6 oz (583 g) includes batteries, kit lens	6.9 oz (195 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (115 x 84 x 47 mm)	4.0 x 2.8 x 1.1 in. (103 x 71 x 27 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic	Fujifilm
Effective Megapixels:	16.0	14.4
Sensor Format:	4/3	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.77 microns	1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	667
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4576 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4576 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9)	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.4	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i) 1280x720 (60/50/30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S	Fujinon Zoom, 13 elements in 11 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele)	F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide) F4.9 / F8 (Tele) with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		9 - 80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x or 4x	Up to 6.8x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint)	Contrast Detection; Center / Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.40x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160-6400 Intelligent ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)	Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL 256-zone metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset	SR AUTO, Natural Light with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Under water, Under water (Wide), Under water (Macro), Party, Flower, Text, Motion panorama
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	8.3 m / 27.2 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 70 cm - 3.1 m / 2.3 ft.-10.2 ft.; Telephoto : Approx.70 cm - 2.7 m / 2.3 ft. - 8.9 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	47.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.66
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.67
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.29 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.091 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.57 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.080 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.294s Quick AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.297s
Startup Time:	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	270 shots	300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NP-50A
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-50A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	16-megapixel Sensor, Improved High ISO IQ, Faster AF, Metal Body, 1920x1080 HD Movies, Articulating Touch-screen LCD, 2.5mm Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black, brown, red or white.	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Waterproof (10m/33ft), Shockproof (2m/6.6ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Dustproof, 1080p Full HD Video. Available in black, blue, orange, silver and green.