Canon R8 vs Panasonic G10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon R8 and Panasonic G10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and G10 (12MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and G10 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The R8 was launched 12 years later than the G10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R8 matches up versus the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 has external measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R8 compared to the G10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and G10 is 71 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and G10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R8 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern R8 provides an edge in sensor tech.