Canon EOS R3vs Lumix GH5 II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
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.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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 GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £899 |
| 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 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-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 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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