Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF8

Lets look closer at the Canon R10 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was unveiled 6 years after the GF8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R10 grades vs the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Canon R10 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R10 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R10 against the GF8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and GF8 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and GF8.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R10 will give you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer R10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.