Panasonic GH3 vs Canon T5i

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Panasonic GH3 vs Canon T5i

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH3 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Compare Canon T5i image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic GH4
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Differences

Panasonic GH3 advantages over Canon T5i

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GH3 test data on DxO Mark T5i test data on DxO Mark

812 vs 681 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GH3 test data on DxO Mark T5i test data on DxO Mark

12.3 vs 11.2 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

540 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.67x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
24 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Canon T5i advantages over Panasonic GH3

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Higher-res screen
346k vs 205k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Professional quality video in a compact body; Still image quality ranks with the best mirrorless models and even some prosumer DSLRs; Fast autofocus; Rugged, weatherized camera build; Reasonably priced for its advanced feature set; Large selection of high quality lenses.
Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras; Live View not available during high speed bursts; High ISO image quality and dynamic range not quite as good as top APS-C cameras.
Read our Panasonic GH3 Review

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes; Improved kit lens; Even more affordable.
Little-changed from the earlier T4i; Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
Read our Canon T5i Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Panasonic GH3

Canon T4i

$798
4/3

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Canon T4i

Canon T5i

Canon T4i

$539
APS-C

Lighter weight

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Sony A57

Panasonic GH3

Sony A57

$798
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Sony A57

Canon T5i

Sony A57

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A57

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic GH3

Panasonic G5

$798
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$550
4/3

Higher-res screen

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic G5

Canon T5i

Panasonic G5

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$550
4/3

Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Canon T5i vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Sony A58

Panasonic GH3

Sony A58

$798
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Sony A58

Canon T5i

Sony A58

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A58

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH3

Olympus E-M1

$798
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer stills battery life

$1099
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH3 vs Olympus E-M1

Canon T5i

Olympus E-M1

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1099
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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