Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II was introduced in July 2021 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Highlights

      • 20.33 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 225 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,840k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 4992 x 3744 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Highlights

      • 16.05 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,744k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 20.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      •   Video Capture
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 4992 x 3744
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,744k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.33 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      •   Weight - 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.05 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 71
      •   Weight - 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic GH5 II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.33 Megapixel vs 16.05 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 vs 4608 x 3456
      More Focus Points 225 vs 23
      Center Autofocus vs
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,840k dot vs 614k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.76x vs 0.67x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 3,680k dot vs 1,744k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/160 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1136 vs 812
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.7 vs 22.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.1 vs 12.4
      Higher DxO Overall Score 79 vs 71
      Higher Video Resolution 4992 x 3744 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz vs 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Panasonic GH6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.2 MP

      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GH2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GH5S
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.28 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 50S
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel XT
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      APS-C

      8 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 over Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz) vs 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 400 shots vs 540 shots

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      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GH2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GH5S
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.28 MP

      Panasonic GH6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.2 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Canon M100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D7500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Environmental Sealing
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
        Small SensorMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
        High Native ISO200200
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life400 shots540 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,840k dot and 614k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,744k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II features a 20.33 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 features a 16.05 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is equipped with Venus Engine VII FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608x3072, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to their Micro Four Thirds sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 2x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 6.5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II, 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has a Full Size HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II comes with DMW-BLK22 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] card slots. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has 225 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 has 23 focusing points. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II body has dimensions of 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 body has dimensions of 133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23"). Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II weighs 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 weighs 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      133 mm

      93 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      GOOD
      78
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,744k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      GOOD
      78
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,744k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4992 x 3744
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and give them scores of 82 and 70 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      OVERALL
      82
      OVERALL
      70

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.33 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.05 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 71

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4992 x 3744
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,744k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots


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