Canon 70D vs Panasonic GX8

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 70D vs Panasonic GX8, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close but the 70D (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 70D was introduced 20 months earlier than the GX8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 70D matches up vs the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 70D and the GX8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and GX8 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and GX8.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The 70D has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged 70D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.