Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH3

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was unveiled 8 years after the GH3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z fc scores against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc offers physical 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 GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc versus the GH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GH3 is 79 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and GH3.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z fc will resolve more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z fc should have an advantage in sensor technology.