Panasonic G3 vs Canon T5i

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Panasonic G3 vs Canon T5i

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G3 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic G3 advantages over Canon T5i

Thinner
46 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
583g vs 791g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon T5i advantages over Panasonic G3

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

440 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
4.8 fps vs 3.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Panasonic G3 Full 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.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Panasonic G3

Canon T4i

$700
4/3

Less expensive
Thinner

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Canon T4i

Canon T5i

Canon T4i

$539
APS-C

Lighter weight

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon T5i vs Canon T4i

Compared to Olympus E-M5

Panasonic G3

Olympus E-M5

$700
4/3

Internal flash
More viewfinder magnification

$900
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Olympus E-M5

Canon T5i

Olympus E-M5

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$900
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon T5i vs Olympus E-M5

Compared to Sony A57

Panasonic G3

Sony A57

$700
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G3 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 Sony A58

Panasonic G3

Sony A58

$700
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic G3 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 Panasonic GX7

Panasonic G3

Panasonic GX7

$700
4/3

Less expensive

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX7

Canon T5i

Panasonic GX7

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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