In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm and Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 6K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 12-60mm lens | RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens |
Height | 9.81 cm | 8.61 cm |
Width | 13.85 cm | 13.25 cm |
Depth | 8.74 cm | 7 cm |
Weight | 647 g | 414 g |
Weight Details | Camera body only: 647 g Camera with battery and memory card: 727 g |
Camera body only: 414 g Camera with battery and memory card: 461 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black |
Protection | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | 5x | 2x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21,770,000 pixels | 25,600,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,330,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | - | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Image Processor | - | DIGIC X |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Type | Zoom lens - 5x zoom - 12 - 60 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario - zoom | Zoom lens - 2x zoom - 24 - 50 mm - f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 120mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 30 cm |
Max View Angle | 84 degree(s) | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 11 elements | 8 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
Features | Internal focusing system, ED glass, aspherical lens, Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) compatible | Aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology, built-in control ring |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 225 | 1053 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology | - |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Animal detection AF, Body detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Head Detection AF, Animal detection AF, Vehicle-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.39" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) | 2,360,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.52x | 0.70x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | -4 to +1 |
Viewfinder Information | - | Exposure compensation, aperture, white balance, image stabilizer, battery status, highlight tone priority, picture mode, ISO sensitivity, memory card status, AF status, electronic level, maximum burst, shooting mode, drive mode, metering mode |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | - |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 204800 |
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Native ISO | 200-25600 | 100-102400 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 204800 |
Extended ISO (Min) | 100 | 50 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 50, ISO 204800, ISO 100-102400 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot (3%), partial (5.9%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 384 |
Exposure Modes | Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash, flexible-priority AE, hybrid auto, scene intelligent auto, special scenes, creative filters, custom |
Bracketing Modes | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Flat, landscape, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, L. Classic Neo, L. Monochrome S, Cinelike D2, Cinelike V2, Like709, Hybrid Log Gamma | Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Standard, Fine Detail |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (white) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical, electronic | Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,840,000 pixels | 1,620,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Rotating |
Display Features | - | Display brightness control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV, HEVC, H.265 | H.264, AVC, HEVC, H.265, MP4 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, C-RAW, HEIF |
Max Video Resolution | 4992 x 3744 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | Linear PCM, AAC | Linear PCM, AAC |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | 5184 x 3888 3712 x 2784 2624 x 1968 4992 x 3744 3328 x 2496 5184 x 3456 3712 x 2480 2624 x 1752 5184 x 3456 3504 x 2336 5184 x 2920 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 3888 x 3888 2784 x 2784 1968 x 1968 2880 x 2880 |
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Video Capture | - | 3840 x 2160 - 59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 - 50 fps 3840 x 2160 - 29.97 fps 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps 3840 x 2160 - 23.98 fps 1920 x 1080 - 179.82 fps 1920 x 1080 - 150 fps 1920 x 1080 - 119.9 fps 1920 x 1080 - 100 fps 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps 1920 x 1080 - 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps 1920 x 1080 - 23.98 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Canon LP-E17 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included) | Canon LP-E17 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1040 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 410 shots Video recording - 120 minutes (4K resolution) Video recording - 140 minutes (Full HD resolution) |
Photo shooting - 370 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 220 shots (viewfinder) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 3.1, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | Live streaming | Remote control via mobile devices, Live streaming, wireless video upload to cloud server, wireless image upload to cloud server |
Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support |
Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe, PC terminal | - |
Connector Type | USB 3.1 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control (E3) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, custom | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 30 frames per second (6K), 60 frames per second (4K) | - |
HDR Mode | - | Moving Subject HDR, HDR PQ |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, colour control, saturation control, contrast control, USB charging, hue control, Time-Lapse recording, silent shooting, noise reduction, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, firmware upgradable | RGB primary colour filter, AE lock, AF lock, Dust Delete Data system, in-camera RAW processing, weatherproof, HDR image enhancement technology, auto white balance, 4K time-lapse movie recording, RAW burst mode, movie digital IS, Canon Log 3, Depth Compositing |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm | Canon EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
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Included Accessories | - | Battery charger, dust cap, lens cap, neck strap, battery cover, shoe cap, camera cover |
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Software | - | Canon EOS Utility |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |