Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH3

Let's take a closer look at the Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The R7 was revealed 9 years after the GH3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R7 grades against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R7 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 comes with physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon R7 vs Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R7 vs the GH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GH3 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and GH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R7 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R7 will give you more detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.