Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH4

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

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.

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

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.