Canon R8 vs Panasonic G95

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon R8 vs Panasonic G95, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is pretty similar but the R8 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was revealed 3 years after the G95 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R8 matches up versus the G95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R8 compared to the G95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and G95 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and G95.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R8 will offer greater detail because of its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.