Panasonic GX8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Panasonic GX8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic GX8 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$998 vs $1799
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.66x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 79 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Panasonic GX8

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
46 mm vs 63 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 7.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Micro Four Thirds camera yet; Great high ISO performance; Very fast autofocus; Fast burst mode with deep buffers; Impressive Dual I.S. system; Great 4K video.
No built-in flash; Slow buffer clearing; Below average battery life; Limited I.S. for 4K video.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Fast startup
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus E-M1

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M5 II

$998
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus E-M5 II

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus E-M1 II

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Leica CL

Panasonic GX8

Leica CL

$998
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic GX8

Sony A6400

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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