Canon R3 vs Panasonic G2

The following is a complete review of the Canon R3 and Panasonic G2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The R3 was brought out 11 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R3 scores against the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are available at Canon R3 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 has got external measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R3 and the G2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and G2 is 52 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and G2.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R3 will produce extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.