Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 III

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon RP and Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The RP was released 12 months before the E-M1 III which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the RP grades against the E-M1 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The complete galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon RP has physical dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Canon RP and Olympus E-M1 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the RP compared to the E-M1 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and E-M1 III is 70 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and E-M1 III.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RP because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged RP is going to be behind in sensor tech.