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Canon RP vs Panasonic G9

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon RP and Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and G9 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The RP was released 16 months after the G9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RP scores vs the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic G9

 RP G9 
IntroducedFebruary 2019November 2017Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon RP

 G9 RP 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic G9

 RP G9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon RP has outer dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the RP against the G9.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RP and G9 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and G9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions 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 offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent RP is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Panasonic G9
77
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
69
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography features
Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon RP
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 4779 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 658g (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch cost $999 $1,500