Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF8

Lets look more in depth at the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The R100 was introduced 7 years after the GF8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the R100 scores versus the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 provides external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R100 and the GF8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and GF8 is 76 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and GF8.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R100 will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.