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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 8 years after the GH3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z7 II grades against the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GH3

 Z7 II GH3 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2012Newer by 99 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kSharper display (+1486k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GH3 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH3

 Z7 II GH3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II against the GH3.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and GH3 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and GH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography details
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
63
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH3
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
high sensor resolution (46MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (540 per charge)
environment sealing
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH3
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH3
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII 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 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 812
Other
Battery life 420 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $2,997 $799