Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z30 was unveiled 11 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z30 matches up vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 features outer dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z30 and the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and G3 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and G3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z30 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z30 will produce extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.