Canon EOS R R8 Black 2026
Canon
75 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black/White 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Streaming
Product Photography
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R8 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 25.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 4897VideoPhase Detection: 4067 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 150 shots | 350 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R8 Black 2026
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average battery (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black/White 2025
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS R R8 Black 20260.045score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black/White 20250.030score per dollar
Canon EOS R R8 Black 2026 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
