Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic GH3

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively close but the 1 V3 (1") and GH3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was released 19 months after the GH3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 V3 scores against the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V3 vs the GH3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and GH3 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and GH3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 V3 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer 1 V3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.