Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II Black 2025
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Canon
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II Black 2025
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Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
82 out of 100 high confidence 116 reviews
The Canon EOS R3 is widely praised for its blazing-fast autofocus, excellent ergonomics, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for sports and action photographers. Many users highlight the impressive 30fps electronic shutter, superb low-light performance, and natural color reproduction. However, some reviewers report occasional freezing issues, a learning curve for the eye-control AF, and a desire for higher megapixels. The camera's value has improved with recent price drops, though a few note it lacks some pro features found in the 1D X series.
Pros
- Blazing-fast autofocus
- Excellent ergonomics and build quality
- Impressive 30fps electronic shutter
- Superb low-light performance
- Natural color reproduction
Cons
- Occasional freezing issues
- Eye-control AF has learning curve
- Desire for higher megapixels
- Mixed memory card slots (CFexpress + SD)
- Some find body too small for 1-series hands
Autofocus performance 25
Build quality and ergonomics 18
Image quality 15
Megapixel resolution 12
Reliability and freezing 8
Eye control af 10
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Youtube
Video
Wedding Events
Streaming
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II | Canon EOS R R3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 24.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 12 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/64000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Battery Life | 410 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II Black 2025
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II Black 20250.093score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R R3 Black 20210.020score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II Black 2025 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.
