Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF3

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Z50 was revealed 8 years after the GF3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z50 grades versus the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has got external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 compared to the GF3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and GF3 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and GF3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have a benefit in sensor technology.