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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 was introduced 7 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 grades versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G3

 Z6 G3 
ReleasedAugust 2018July 2011More modern by 87 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Nikon Z6

 G3 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G3

 Z6 G3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 vs the G3.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and G3 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and G3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Z6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (330 CIPA)
46
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count great (25MP)
bad battery (330 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery (330 shots)
62
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Panasonic G3
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G3
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 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 area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 56
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 10.6
DXO Low light score 3299 667
Other
Battery life 330 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,997 $500