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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was brought out 9 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G3

 Z6 II G3 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2011Fresher by 113 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Nikon Z6 II

 G3 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G3

 Z6 II G3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II and the G3.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and G3 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and G3.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography information
86
focusing manually
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic G3 Street photography information
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G3 Sports photography features
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (410 per charge)
46
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count high (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 shots)
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G3 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G3
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 336g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 410 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
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