Canon R vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we are comparing the Canon R and Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was launched 7 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R scores versus the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon R provides 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) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R against the GH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R and GH2 is 62 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and GH2.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R will render more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.