Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3
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![Canon EOS R6 front Canon EOS R6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R6/Canon-R6-front.jpg)
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- New Model is Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Launched September 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
- Renewed by Panasonic GH4
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The R6 was brought out 7 years after the GH3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R6 matches up versus the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic GH3
R6 | GH3 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 96 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+1006k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Canon R6
GH3 | R6 |
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Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic GH3
R6 | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 offers 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) while the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 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 differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R6 compared to the GH3.
![Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and GH3 is 61 and 66 respectively.
![Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and GH3.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R6 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-07-09 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic X | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 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 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 6072 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 17 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,744 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 540 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $799 |