Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and GH3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was announced 9 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH6 matches up against the GH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH6 features external measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH6 against the GH3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH6 and GH3 is 56 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH6 and GH3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH6 to deliver extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher GH6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.