Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic G100
R3 | G100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2021 | ![]() | June 2020 | Newer by 15 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 4150k | ![]() | 1840k | Crisper screen (+2310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon R3
G100 | R3 |
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic G100
R3 | G100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Examine the Canon R3 and Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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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 |