Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II
Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
Portability
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73
Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
Canon R3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise 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 GH5 II
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released July 2021
- Also Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Older Model is Panasonic GH5
- Renewed by Panasonic GH6
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic GH5 II
| R3 | GH5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 4150k |  | 1840k | Crisper display (+2310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Canon R3
| GH5 II | R3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic GH5 II
| R3 | GH5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 |  | July 2021 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
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.
Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography information
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Canon R3 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography details
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average (1,015g)
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (760 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Canon R3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography details
great battery life (760 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 per charge)
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Canon R3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography features
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (760 shots)
has dual storage slots
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
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selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
| Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-09-14 | 2021-07-30 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 27 | 108 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 4,150k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/64000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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) | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 6000x3164 | 4992x3744 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1015g (2.24 pounds) | 727g (1.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 96 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 4086 | 1136 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 760 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E19 | DMW-BLK22 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Launch pricing | $6,000 | $1,700 |