Canon R3 vs Panasonic G95

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R3 and Panasonic G95, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly similar but the R3 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The R3 was announced 2 years later than the G95 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R3 grades against the G95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are available at Canon R3 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R3 features 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 G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R3 versus the G95.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and G95 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and G95.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R3 will deliver greater detail with its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger R3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.