Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Panasonic
19 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z6 Black
Nikon
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
No customer feedback yet
Nikon Z Z6 Black
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Nikon Z6 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, solid build, and user-friendly controls, especially for existing Nikon users. While some note the single memory card slot and battery life as drawbacks, the camera's performance in low light, autofocus, and video capabilities are highly regarded. A few users found it heavier than expected or missed a built-in flash, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Intuitive controls for Nikon users
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
Cons
- Single memory card slot
- Battery life could be better
- No built-in flash
- Heavier than expected for mirrorless
- XQD cards are expensive
Image quality 8
Build quality 5
Autofocus performance 6
Low light performance 4
Battery life 3
Memory card slot 3
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Youtube
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Nikon Z Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 12 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | AVCHD | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1)★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Nikon Z Z6 Black
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z6
Scores 89 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.