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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Released February 2022
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon R3 versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is fairly similar but the R3 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was manufactured 5 months before the GH6 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R3 scores vs the GH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic GH6

 R3 GH6 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1840kClearer display (+2310k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon R3

 GH6 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic GH6

 R3 GH6 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2022Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 has got outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has proportions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R3 and the GH6.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and GH6 is 52 and 56 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and GH6.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
high MP (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (760 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (760 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
69
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (25MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography factors
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (760 shots)
has dual storage slots
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (5760 x 2880 pixels)
includes external mic support
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic GH6
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2022-02-22
Physical type 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 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5776 x 4336
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 27 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 4,150k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 5760x2880
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015g (2.24 pounds) 823g (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $6,000 $2,198