Panasonic GF3 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Fujifilm XQ1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Panasonic GF2 GF2 vs GF3
Successor:	Panasonic GF5 GF3 vs GF5	Fujifilm XQ2 XQ1 vs XQ2
General
Model Number:	GF3	XQ1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$499.95
Street Price:	$675.49	$699.00
Date Available:	2011-07-30	2013-10-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	11.3 oz (320 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.3 oz (206 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm)	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (100 x 59 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	12.0
Sensor Format:	4/3	2/3 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	58.08mm² (8.8mm x 6.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	2.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	X-Trans II
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Not needed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	49
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	458
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1864 (5.2 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.5	12.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) HS movie (80p/150p/250)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	H.264 (MOV) with Linear PCM Stereo Audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses	Fujinon optical zoom lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspherical and 3 extra-low dispersion elements, with HT-EBC (High-Transmittance EBC) coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28mm	25 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	14mm	6.4 - 25.6mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.5 - f/22	f/1.8 (W) / f4.9 (T) - f/11 with 6 blade diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 - 300 cm 1.2 - 118.1 in
Filter Thread:	46.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint	Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF/ TTL phase detection AF); Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12800
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO	Auto, ISO 100 - 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting	Automatic scene recognition, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom, Color temperature selection (K)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
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	SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Underwater; Filter: Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple); Adv. : Motion panorama360, Pro focus, Pro low light, Multiple exposure; Film Simulation: Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia and Monochrome (+Ye/R/G Filter).
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	10 or 2; Auto 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	Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO AUTO: Wide : Approx. 50 cm - 7.4 m / 1.6 ft. - 24.2 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 80 cm - 2.7 m / 2.6 ft. - 8.8 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG	RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	H.264 (MOV) with Linear PCM Stereo Audio
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
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,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)	Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.65
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.65
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	7
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):	3.5	12.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	20	9
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):	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.094 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.51 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.081 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	23-area AF lag: 0.310s
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots	240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh	Proprietary NP-48
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-48 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver	Fujifilm CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Most compact CSC from Panasonic yet; 460K-dot touch-screen LCD, 1920x1080@60i and 1280x720@60p HD movies. Available in black, white, red, pink, and brown.	12-megapixel 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, optical image stabilization (3-stops), Lens Modulation Optimizer, focus peaking, 1080p60 movies with tracking AF, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or silver.