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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GH2
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Successor: |
Panasonic GH4
GH3 vs GH4
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Model Number: |
GH3 |
EOS R |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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R |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1299.99 |
$3399.00 |
Street Price: |
$797.99 |
$1,499.33 |
Date Available: |
2012-12-30 |
2018-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.6 oz
(555 g)
includes batteries
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48.0 oz
(1,360 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
3.2 in.
(133 x
93 x
82 mm)
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5.3 x
3.9 x
3.3 in.
(136 x
98 x
84 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
30.3 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.75 microns |
5.36 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
71 |
89 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
24.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.4 |
13.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
812 |
2,742 |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 2336 x 1720
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2336 x 1560
(3.6 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1744 x 1744
(3.0 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
6720 x 4480
(30.1 MP,
3:2), 4464 x 2976
(13.3 MP,
3:2), 3360 x 2240
(7.5 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 5952 x 4480
(26.7 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2976 x 2240
(6.7 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 6720 x 3776
(25.4 MP,
16:9), 4464 x 2512
(11.2 MP,
16:9), 3360 x 1888
(6.3 MP,
16:9), 2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other), 4480 x 4480
(20.1 MP,
1:1), 2976 x 2976
(8.9 MP,
1:1), 2240 x 2240
(5.0 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW (14 bit), C-RAW; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.1 |
8.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (Slow: 60p/50p/30p)
1920x1080 (Fast: 15p/12p/8p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio:ALL-I: Linear PCM; IPB: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Canon RF |
Lens: |
n/a |
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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4.38x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/4 - f/22; with 9 blades |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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Normal Focus Range: |
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39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
77.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 5655 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with eye detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / OLED
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
1,746,000 dots
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3,690,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.67x |
0.76x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.34x |
0.76x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
614,000 dots
(204,600 px)
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2,100,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
40000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600; Up to ISO 3200 in Auto |
Auto, 100-40000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Real-time metering with image sensor; 384 [24x16] zone Evaluative (AF point-linked), Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 2.7% of frame; AF point-linked spot metering not provided.) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome |
Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction (when iA, iA+), Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Off; Built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels, 3 groups) |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200s |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
RAW (14 bit), C-RAW; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio:ALL-I: Linear PCM; IPB: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired DMW-RSL1 |
Via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
Mini HDMI (Type C), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
0.31 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.46 |
0.30 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.1 |
8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
126 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.1 |
8.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
65 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.2 |
8.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
20 |
51 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.086 seconds |
0.076 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.38 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.079 seconds |
0.052 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202s |
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Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
2.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
540 shots |
370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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350 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.2v 1860 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E22 battery grip |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial) |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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