Canon RP vs Olympus PEN-F

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon RP vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The RP was manufactured 3 years after the PEN-F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the RP grades vs the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP & Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon RP provides physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RP and the PEN-F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RP and PEN-F is 70 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and PEN-F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RP featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger RP is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.