Canon R8 vs Panasonic GH2

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon R8 vs Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The R8 was introduced 12 years after the GH2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R8 matches up vs the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R8 compared to the GH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and GH2 is 71 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and GH2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R8 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R8 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R8 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.