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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
57

Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R50 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was launched 7 years after the GF8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R50 scores vs the GF8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
 R50 GF8 
LaunchedFebruary 2023February 2016More modern by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 GF8 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
 R50 GF8 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R50 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 versus Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R50 versus the GF8.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and GF8 is 75 and 90 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and GF8.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R50 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent R50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
83
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
65
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Panasonic GF8 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 good high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography features
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
49
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (230 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
84
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
66
 provides focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (230 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
65
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (230 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
33
 has touchscreen
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone support
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GF8
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2016-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 266 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $679 $549