Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GF3

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z30 was manufactured 11 years after the GF3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z30 scores versus the GF3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 has outside measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z30 compared to the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and GF3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and GF3.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z30 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z30 will give extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.