Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GF3
Z fc | GF3 | |||
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Launched | June 2021 | August 2011 | Fresher by 121 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Nikon Z fc
GF3 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF3
Z fc | GF3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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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 |