Canon R8 vs Panasonic G5

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon R8 and Panasonic G5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The R8 was revealed 10 years later than the G5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R8 matches up against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon R8 and Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R8 vs the G5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and G5 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and G5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R8 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R8 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent R8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.