Canon R8 vs Panasonic G6

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon R8 and Panasonic G6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was brought out 9 years after the G6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R8 scores versus the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R8 and Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R8 and the G6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and G6 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and G6.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R8 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher R8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.