Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Superseded the Panasonic G1
- Newer Model is Panasonic G3

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon R8 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

The R8 was manufactured 12 years after the G2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the R8 scores versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic G2
R8 | G2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2023 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 154 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon R8
G2 | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic G2
R8 | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R8 versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R8 vs the G2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and G2 is 71 and 72 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and G2.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R8 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R8 will offer you more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer R8 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-02-08 | 2010-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 37 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461g (1.02 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3295 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 360 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,499 | $1,000 |