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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was announced 10 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z fc scores versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G3

 Z fc G3 
IntroducedJune 2021July 2011More recent by 122 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Nikon Z fc

 G3 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G3

 Z fc G3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc comes with external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc and the G3.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and G3 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and G3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z fc having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will produce extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Z fc is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Sports photography highlights
68
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
47
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
Panasonic G3 Travel photography information
72
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
70
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
Panasonic G3 Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G3
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 336 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $949 $500