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Canon EOS R8 vs Panasonic Lumix S9

2 · 0 TIE · 5

The R8 wins 2 of 7 scored specs (burst, weight); the S9 wins 5 (stabilization, max video, battery (cipa)). The S9 is $151 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, weight.
5 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, max video, battery (cipa).
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R8132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm · 461 g
  • Panasonic Lumix S9126 × 73.9 × 46.7 mm · 486 g

Where they differ

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R8S9
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,649$1,498BEST
CameraFits score7.47.9BEST
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.40 fpsBEST30 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.None6.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/16000 elecElectronic only, 1/8000
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6.5 EVPeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K6KBEST
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.None, full width1.5x crop
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.16.4 ms · 4K full width, DPReview22 ms · 4K, DPReview
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-Log3V-Log
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneMic only
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.290 shots470 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.461 gBEST486 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.7×—
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.YesNo
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses60+80+

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