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SENSOR Effective pixels: 22 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5760 x 3840
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 23 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option
IMAGE White balance presets: 6
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 61
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 950
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x, 4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The EOS 5D Mark III highest resolution of 5760 x 3840 pixels (22 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The EOS 5D Mark III has bigger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). It is the most important advantage of this camera as large sensor allows the camera owner to make pictures of the better quality. The EOS 5D Mark III offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. Such ISO numbers allow the photographer to make good quality pictures in more difficult situations. The EOS 5D Mark III offers more presets of white balance - 6. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The EOS 5D Mark III provides more number of focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4: 61 vs 49. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The Lumix DMC-GH4 has articulated:articulated LCD which will allow the camera owner to make photos from any interesting angle. The EOS 5D Mark III screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 1,036,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The EOS 5D Mark III has bigger size of the screen - 3 inches. The Lumix DMC-GH4 is equipped with a touch screen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 offers better minimum (60 seconds) and fastest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is equipped with built-in flash. The Lumix DMC-GH4 has built-in Wi-Fi which will help you to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a PC. The EOS 5D Mark III battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 950 shots with the EOS 5D Mark III and only 500 with the Lumix DMC-GH4. The Lumix DMC-GH4 weighs 560g which is 390g lighter than the weight of the EOS 5D Mark III. The EOS 5D Mark III can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to go into the photo metadata and see exactly where an image was taken.
The EOS 5D Mark III has 11 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 only 10 so the EOS 5D Mark III will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon