Canon R3 vs Panasonic G6
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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
- Released September 2021
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Released April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic G5
- Updated by Panasonic G7
Photography Glossary Canon R3 vs Panasonic G6 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon R3 versus Panasonic G6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe R3 was manufactured 8 years after the G6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R3 matches up versus the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic G6
| R3 | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 |  | April 2013 | Newer by 103 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 4150k |  | 1036k | Clearer display (+3114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon R3
| G6 | R3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic G6
| R3 | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R3 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon R3 enjoys external 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) while the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R3 against the G6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and G6 is 52 and 74 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and G6.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R3 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger R3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-09-14 | 2013-04-24 |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 27 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 4,150 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/64000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Max video resolution | 6000x3164 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1015g (2.24 pounds) | 390g (0.86 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 96 | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 4086 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 760 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Cost at launch | $6,000 | $750 |