Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5S→Lumix G3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GH5S. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the G3
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Resolution16MP vs 10MP (+6MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GH5S | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | -1.4 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5S | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 used | £20 used | |
| Released | 2018 | 2011 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps | Full HD 1080/60i | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF) | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 388g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
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