Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R7 was introduced 6 years after the GX8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R7 grades versus the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Canon R7 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 provides outside measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R7 versus the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GX8 is 64 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R7 will provide you with more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher R7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.