Canon R8 vs Panasonic G2

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.