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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83 Imaging
52 Features
62 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic G2
  • Updated by Panasonic G5
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R50 and Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was revealed 11 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R50 matches up vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic G3

		

		

			
 R50 G3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023July 2011Fresher by 141 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic G3

		

		

			
 R50 G3 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R50 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 and Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 and the G3.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and G3 is 75 and 83 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and G3.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R50 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R50 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography advice
83
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Panasonic G3
77
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
75
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch to focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Panasonic G3 Sports photography information
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
47
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
84
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
70
 has touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
80
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
62
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery life (270 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging features
Panasonic G3 Vlogging features
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lack of image stabilization
 no external mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic G3
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 336 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 370 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $679 $500