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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon R3 versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The R3 was released 3 years after the GH5S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the R3 matches up against the GH5S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic GH5S

 R3 GH5S 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2018Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution4150k1620kClearer screen (+2530k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Canon R3

 GH5S R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic GH5S

 R3 GH5S 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 comes with exterior measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon R3 versus Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the R3 and the GH5S.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and GH5S is 52 and 62 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and GH5S.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R3 will show more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger R3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Street photography highlights
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (1,015g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/64,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (760 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
70
good battery (760 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,015g)
61
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (760 shots)
two card slots
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (6000 x 3164 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic GH5S
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 27 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 4,150k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 quiet 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
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 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 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $6,000 $2,498