Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3
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![Canon EOS R6 Mark II front Canon EOS R6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II/Canon-R6-II-front.jpg)
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced November 2022
- Succeeded the Canon R6
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic G2
- Successor is Panasonic G5
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.
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The R6 II was brought out 11 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the R6 II matches up vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Canon R6 II Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic G3
R6 II | G3 | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 138 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Canon R6 II
G3 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic G3
R6 II | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II features external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check out the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II versus the G3.
![Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 size comparison Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and G3 is 61 and 83 respectively.
![Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and G3.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 II will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-11-02 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 4897 | 23 |
Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 35 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 336 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 270 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $500 |