Canon EOS R3vs Lumix G9
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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