Canon R8 vs Panasonic GH5S

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon R8 vs Panasonic GH5S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The R8 was brought out 5 years later than the GH5S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R8 grades against the GH5S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R8 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R8 versus the GH5S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and GH5S is 71 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and GH5S.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R8 will produce greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer R8 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.