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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH4
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z8 was unveiled 10 years after the GH3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z8 grades versus the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic GH3

          

          

            
 Z8 GH3 
IntroducedMay 2023September 2012Newer by 130 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k614kClearer display (+1475k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 GH3 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH3

          

          

            
 Z8 GH3 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 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).
Look at the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z8 vs the GH3.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and GH3 is 55 and 66 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and GH3.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z8 will give more detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

            Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH3 as a Portrait photography camera
89
 you can focus manually
 amazing MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Panasonic GH3
72
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (910g)
65
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography advice
81
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 low battery life (330 per charge)
63
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (540 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography factors
61
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 low battery life (330 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (910 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
71
 good battery pack (540 per charge)
 environment sealing
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others (550g)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
83
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 low battery life (330 per charge)
71
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (540 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
33
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (910 grams)
65
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH3
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-10 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 46 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.20 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,089 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 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    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910g (2.01 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 71
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 12.4
DXO Low light score 2548 812
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 540 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $3,999 $799