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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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
  • Launched September 2021
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon R3 and Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was introduced 7 years later than the GH4 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R3 grades vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic GH4

 R3 GH4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2014Fresher by 93 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1036kCrisper screen (+3114k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Canon R3

 GH4 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic GH4

 R3 GH4 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 enjoys outer 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 GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the R3 vs the GH4.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and GH4 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and GH4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R3 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon R3 will resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent R3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors (560 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (760 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography factors
70
great battery life (760 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
77
lighter than competitors (560g)
environment proof
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography factors
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (760 CIPA)
has double storage slots
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than competitors (560g)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic GH4
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IX
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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 27 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 4,150k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/64000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 74
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 12.8
DXO Low light rating 4086 791
Other
Battery life 760 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $6,000 $1,500