Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
Panasonic
LUMIX FZ80D
60x superzoom bridge with 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20–1200mm f/2.8–5.9 Leica lens, 4K video, 2.36M-dot EVF, USB-C, and POWER O.I.S.
$478
Launch priceReleased Dec 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 1.8 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
LUMIX FZ80D
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (73 frames vs 10 frames)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to share
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LUMIX FZ80D
130 × 94 × 125 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 4mm shorter and 45mm thinner than LUMIX FZ80D but it is also 1mm wider.
EOS R8 Mark II is 141 g lighter than LUMIX FZ80D.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 125mm LUMIX FZ80D
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LUMIX FZ80D
130 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LUMIX FZ80D
130 × 125 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
LUMIX FZ80D
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
LUMIX FZ80D: mount data unavailable
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 R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
LUMIX FZ80D
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.2, 94.3, 125.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I U3
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.74 × vs 0.7 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
LUMIX FZ80D
Pros
- ✓60x 20–1200mm equivalent reach
- ✓Wide f/2.8 at wide end
- ✓2.36M-dot OLED EVF + 1.84M-dot touchscreen
- ✓4K video + 4K Photo
- ✓USB-C charging
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Bulky bridge body (~640 g)
- –No mic/headphone jacks
- –Contrast-detect AF only
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R8 Mark II and LUMIX FZ80D at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Panasonic LUMIX FZ80D
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R8 Mark II or LUMIX FZ80D?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for LUMIX FZ80D — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and LUMIX FZ80D?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and LUMIX FZ80D is 18.1 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and LUMIX FZ80D have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while LUMIX FZ80D does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the LUMIX FZ80D?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. LUMIX FZ80D reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and LUMIX FZ80D?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and LUMIX FZ80D weighs 640 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 141 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and LUMIX FZ80D record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. LUMIX FZ80D: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and LUMIX FZ80D weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. LUMIX FZ80D: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 330 shots for the LUMIX FZ80D, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and LUMIX FZ80D at $478. The LUMIX FZ80D is $1,421 less.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way EOS R8 Mark II vs LUMIX FZ80D vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.