Canon R vs Panasonic G9

Below is a extended review of the Canon R and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and G9 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R was announced 11 months later than the G9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R matches up against the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R and the G9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and G9 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and G9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.