Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the R3 (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R3 was launched 2 months later than the GH5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the R3 scores versus the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 features outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R3 compared to the GH5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and GH5 II is 52 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and GH5 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R3 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.