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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
55
Imaging
82
Features
83
Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Renewed by Panasonic G5
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z8 was introduced 12 years after the G3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z8 grades vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G3

 Z8 G3 
ReleasedMay 2023July 2011More modern by 145 months
Screen dimensions3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k460kClearer screen (+1629k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Nikon Z8

 G3 Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G3

 Z8 G3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z8 enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z8 vs the G3.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and G3 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and G3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z8 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z8 will provide greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography info
89
manual focus
high megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
81
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
46
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (46MP)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
70
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G3
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-10 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 46 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.20" 3"
Resolution of display 2,089 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 gr (2.01 lb) 336 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 56
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 10.6
DXO Low light score 2548 667
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,999 $500