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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic G9

 R8 G9 
RevealedFebruary 2023November 2017Newer by 64 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R8

 G9 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic G9

 R8 G9 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"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).

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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.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and G9 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography info
Panasonic G9 Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (290 shots)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery life (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (290 shots)
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS R8Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
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