Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Launched February 2023
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon R8 versus Panasonic G9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the R8 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe R8 was brought out 5 years after the G9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R8 matches up versus the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic G9
R8 | G9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2023 | November 2017 | Newer by 64 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R8
G9 | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic G9
R8 | G9 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R8 versus Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R8 vs the G9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and G9 is 71 and 62 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and G9.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R8 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher R8 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-02-08 | 2017-11-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 37 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461 gr (1.02 lbs) | 658 gr (1.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3295 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $1,499 | $1,500 |