Canon SL3 vs Panasonic GH5 II

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SL3 versus Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SL3 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SL3 was announced 3 years prior to the GH5 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL3 matches up against the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The whole galleries are available at Canon SL3 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL3 and the GH5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and GH5 II is 71 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and GH5 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SL3 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL3 will be behind in sensor technology.