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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R3 and Panasonic G100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the R3 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R3 was introduced 15 months after the G100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R3 grades vs the G100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic G100

 R3 G100 
IntroducedSeptember 2021June 2020Newer by 15 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1840kCrisper screen (+2310k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon R3

 G100 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic G100

 R3 G100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R3 against the G100.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and G100 is 52 and 81 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and G100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R3 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern R3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than others in class (1,015 grams)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (760 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (760 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,015g)
78
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (760 CIPA)
2 card slots
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (1,015g)
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic G100
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 27 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 352 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 270 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $6,000 $698