Canon R3 vs Panasonic GH5

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon R3 versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the R3 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The R3 was brought out 4 years after the GH5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R3 scores vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 provides exterior measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

See the Canon R3 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R3 and the GH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and GH5 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and GH5.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R3 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent R3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.