Canon EOS 5D vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$174
MSRP
$3,299
-95% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 40% above the 90-day low of $124 (seen Jun 26, 2026). 5% of the $3,299 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Lowest now
$289
MSRP
$1,299
-78% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 76.2% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $164, $125 below today. Currently 22% of the $1,299 MSRP.
Specs side by side
| Canon EOS 5D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Family | Canon EOS 5D | Panasonic Lumix GH |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Canon EF | MFT |
| Sensor | Full Frame | MFT |
| Sensor family | Canon FF 12.8MP CMOS (5D) · 12.8MP full-frame CMOS | Panasonic 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 12.8 MP | 16 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | — | no |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Max video | — | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | — | 550 g |
| Dimensions | — | 133 × 93 × 82 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2005-09-22 | 2012-09-17 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $3,299 | $1,299 |
| Current low | $174 | $289 |
| vs MSRP | -95% | -78% |
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