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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Launched May 2022
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic GX8

 R7 GX8 
RevealedMay 2022July 2015More modern by 84 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Canon R7

 GX8 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic GX8

 R7 GX8 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (612 grams)
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (660 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
74
good battery life (660 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (612g)
73
weather sealing
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography factors
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (660 per charge)
has double storage slots
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (612 grams)
81
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic GX8
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 grams (1.35 pounds) 487 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,499 $898