Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH3

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The R100 was introduced 10 years after the GH3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R100 matches up versus the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R100 vs the GH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and GH3 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and GH3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R100 will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.