EOS R8vs Lumix G9
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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