Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 with Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Overview
Let's compare Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3.
The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Canon G7 X MIII was released in 2019, and Panasonic GH3 in 2012.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-GH3 7 years older.
7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G7 X Mark III is greater than that of Lumix DMC-GH3. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-GH3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III has image stabilization(Optical), Lumix DMC-GH3 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Lumix DMC-GH3 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G7 X Mark III doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Lumix DMC-GH3 has a higher resolution of 1744k dots, PowerShot G7 X Mark III has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
Lumix DMC-GH3 |
| Brand |
Canon
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Panasonic
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| Model |
PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
Lumix DMC-GH3 |
| Announced |
July, 2019 |
September, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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2 |
| Number of Lenses |
0 |
103 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
614k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.67 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
23 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
30.0 fps |
20.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1 |
Four Thirds |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor Area |
116.2 mm² |
224.9 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5472 x 3648 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
Yes |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
235 shots |
540 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
304 g |
550 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
105 x 61 x 41 mm |
133 x 93 x 82 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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