Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GX8
Weather-sealed rangefinder-style MFT body with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, and 4K video.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
EOS R1 is 9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix GX8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 330 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix GX8
133 × 78 × 63 mm
487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 72mm taller, and 24mm thicker than Lumix GX8.
EOS R1 is 433 g heavier than Lumix GX8.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 63mm Lumix GX8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GX8
133 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GX8
133 × 63 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix GX8
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix GX8
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 330 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GX8
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 133.2, 77.9, 63.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
487 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Lumix GX8
Pros
- ✓20MP MFT sensor
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Tilting EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Large for GX line
- –Older stabilization
- –Superseded
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix GX8?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix GX8 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GX8?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix GX8 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GX8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GX8 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix GX8?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GX8 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GX8?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix GX8 weighs 487 g, so the Lumix GX8 is 433 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GX8 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GX8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix GX8 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix GX8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 330 shots for the Lumix GX8, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix GX8 at $1,199. The Lumix GX8 is $5,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.