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Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D3300
  • Replacement is Nikon D3500
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH4
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Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon D3400 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3400 was revealed 3 years after the GH3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D3400 grades versus the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Panasonic GH3

 D3400 GH3 
LaunchedAugust 2016September 2012More modern by 48 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Nikon D3400

 GH3 D3400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Panasonic GH3

 D3400 GH3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D3400 versus Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3400 and the GH3.

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and GH3 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and GH3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3400 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3400 will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer D3400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Street photography advice
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
63
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (540 shots)
weather proof
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3400
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
30
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
65
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (550g)
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Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Panasonic GH3
 Nikon D3400Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D3400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-17 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 71
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1192 812
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 540 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $397 $799