Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic DMC G81 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T3 vs DMC G81 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic DMC G81 Specs

X-T3

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 92.8 x 58.8mm³ (5.2″ x 3.7″ x 2.3″)
  • 539g (17.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T3

DMC G81

  • Introduced in April 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 128.4 x 89 x 74.3mm³ (5.1″ x 3.5″ x 2.9″)
  • 505g (16.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC G81

X-T3 vs DMC G81 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Fujifilm X-T3

X-T3 vs DMC G81: Viewfinder

X-T3 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 3.69 megapixel with magnification of 0.75x.

DMC G81 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.74x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

X-T3 (0.75x)

DMC G81 (0.74x)

Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras.

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Panasonic DMC G81 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T3 a better choice

X-T3

DMC G81

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 9
Auto Focus points (4)

425 49
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

3.69 2.36
Longer battery life (3, photos)

390 330
More portable (2)

723cm³
(46 cu.in.)
849cm³
(53 cu.in.)
USB 3.0 (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the better viewfinder and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the DMC G81: the more compact size and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

The X-T3 scores 29 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC G81

X-T3

DMC G81

Better sensibility (4)

160 – 12800 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

25 80
Built-in flash (2)

Image stabilizer (3)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC G81 are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the optical image stabilizer.

Yields 12 points for the DMC G81.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T3

DMC G81

Sensor cleaning

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

Touch screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
External microphone

Similar weight

539g 505g
WiFi

Environmental sealing

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Panasonic DMC G81 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T3 and DMC G81

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T3

Panasonic DMC G81

29
12

We recommend Fujifilm X-T3 as better choice.