Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G3 (16MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Z9 was announced 10 years after the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z9 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z9 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 enjoys external dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z9 versus the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and G3 is 51 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and G3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z9 will give you more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.