Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z7 II
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic G2
- Successor is Panasonic G5

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

The Z7 was announced 7 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 grades vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G3
Z7 | G3 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 87 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Nikon Z7
G3 | Z7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G3
Z7 | G3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 and the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and G3 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and G3.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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)) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 336g (0.74 lb) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 99 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 2668 | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 270 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,797 | $500 |