Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced November 2022
- Previous Model is Canon R6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic GH2
- Successor is Panasonic GH4

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

The R6 II was brought out 10 years after the GH3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R6 II scores against the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are available at Canon R6 II Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic GH3
R6 II | GH3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2022 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 124 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+1006k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Canon R6 II
GH3 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic GH3
R6 II | GH3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II enjoys physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R6 II against the GH3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and GH3 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and GH3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R6 II will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer R6 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-11-02 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 35 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 540 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Cost at launch | $2,499 | $799 |