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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was manufactured 10 years later than the GF3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z fc grades versus the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GF3

 Z fc GF3 
LaunchedJune 2021August 2011Fresher by 121 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Nikon Z fc

 GF3 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF3

 Z fc GF3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has exterior measurements 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 GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc and the GF3.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GF3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and GF3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z fc will deliver more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z fc is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
82
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Street photography advice
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography information
68
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
72
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
58
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
32
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF3
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 264g (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $949 $360