Canon R8 vs Panasonic GH3

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon R8 versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was brought out 10 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R8 matches up against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R8 versus Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R8 compared to the GH3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and GH3 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and GH3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R8 will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer R8 provides an edge in sensor technology.