Canon SL3 vs Panasonic GH5 II

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Canon SL3 vs Panasonic GH5 II

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon SL3 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

Less expensive
$699 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
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

1070 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 108 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Canon SL3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More dots on screen
1840k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic GH5 II.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5600

Canon SL3

Nikon D5600

$632
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1065
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D5600

Panasonic GH5 II

Nikon D5600

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon SL3

Canon T7i

$632
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

NFC
More cross-type AF points

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon T7i

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon T7i

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon T7i

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon SL2

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon SL2

Compared to Canon T7

Canon SL3

Canon T7

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon T7

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon T7

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon T7

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

Panasonic GH5 II

Nikon D3500

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Nikon D3500

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