Canon R vs Panasonic G2
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Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Released September 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Previous Model is Panasonic G1
- Refreshed by Panasonic G3

Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon R and Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

The R was introduced 8 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R scores against the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic G2
R | G2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 100 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon R
G2 | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic G2
R | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R and Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R versus the G2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and G2 is 62 and 72 respectively.

Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and G2.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R will produce extra detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-05 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5655 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 17 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 89 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 2742 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 360 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,299 | $1,000 |