Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 9 years after the G3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 against the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and G3 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.