Canon D30 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon D30 versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was announced 15 years earlier than the GX8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D30 matches up vs the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 vs the GX8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and GX8 is 57 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and GX8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you more detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.