Canon EOS 80D vs. Panasonic GH3

Canon EOS 80D vs. Panasonic GH3

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Canon EOS 80D not only got tougher competition from mortal enemies, namely Nikon, such as the Nikon D5500, or other D series. In fact the 80D also got an amazing competitor from Sony and Panasonic. Now you can see the fight between the Canon EOS 80D vs. Panasonic GH3, which is certainly very interesting. They have different body types and systems. Of course you will also find similarities. Let's see together, so that you can make a good decision before choosing one of these great cameras. 

As we know Panasonic GH3 is a Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor whereas Canon 80D is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor.This is a very fundamental difference. Lately, mirrorless cameras become an important alternative for photography fans, because this camera type camera has a smaller body, as well as lighter weight than a DSLR camera. Additionally engineers of mirrorless cameras have managed to improve focus speed, so that makes the difference is more interesting. You may turn to the Panasonic GH4 which reportedly has a focus speed is better than the GH3.

 

Canon EOS 80D vs. Panasonic GH3. Image: cameradecision.com

Panasonic GH3 major specs:

• 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
• ISO 200 - 12800
• Micro Four Thirds Mount
• 3 inch Fully Articulated Screen
• 1744k dot Electronic viewfinder
• 20 fps continuous shooting
• 1920 x 1080 video resolution (Full-HD)
• Built-in Wireless
• 550g. 133 x 93 x 82 mm
• Weather Sealed Body

If you are very concerned with image sensor size or resolution, the Canon EOS 80D has a higher sensor, 24 megapixels, while the Panasonic GH3 only 16MP, with the Four Thirds CMOS Sensor technology. However, according to cameradecision.com, Since the 80D has an APS-C sized sensor and the GH3 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Panasonic GH3's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the EOS 80D lenses. Was it true?

Of course you have to prove yourself by making a few photos from both cameras, such as portraits, macro, scenery, and what if you use when making a photo in low light conditions. In addition, it should also be compared if used to photograph sports like car racing, football and other action photographs.

 

Panasonic GH3. Image: onlygizmos.com

If you want to make a film or video, both the EOS 80D and the GH3 both can rely on to make videos in Full-HD resolution, even Panasonic GH3 classed as the best camera in the field of making video or a movie.

Canon 80D major specs:

• 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 25600
• Canon EF/EF-S Mount
• 3 inch Fully Articulated Screen
• Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
• 7.0 fps continuous shooting
• 1920 x 1080 video resolution (Full-HD)
• Built-in Wireless
• 730g. 139 x 105 x 79 mm
• Weather Sealed Body

Canon EOS 80D has a 1.5x larger sensor area than Panasonic GH3. It is true that the larger sensor will give the photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture. 

However, this is not the main thing because you can choose another lens provided by Panasonic, as well as there is free software to manage your photos on your laptop or your PC. It's Turns out Panasonic GH3 very great for street photography, while the EOS 80D is suitable for making portraits both in the studio and outdoors. Apparently, the camera has no image stabilizer on their bodies. The solution is to choose a lens that has a OIS (Optical Image stabilizer) feature  or something like that. Although they have certain differences, both cameras are always good for everyday photography.

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