Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH3

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years after the GH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z6 II grades against the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GH3 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and GH3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will render more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.