EOS R8vs Lumix GH6
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Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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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.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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 GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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