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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GH3
(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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic GH3

 GH6 GH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022September 2012More recent by 115 months
Display resolution1840k614kClearer display (+1226k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic GH6

 GH3 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH3

 GH6 GH3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
MP count great (25MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Street photography features
Panasonic GH3 Street photography features
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
63
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count great (25MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (360 shots)
71
great battery life (540 CIPA)
environment sealing
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH3
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (5760 x 2880 pxls)
does have microphone socket
65
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-22 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 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
Peak resolution 5776 x 4336 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 5760x2880 1920x1080
Video file 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 823 grams (1.81 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 540 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $2,198 $799