Canon RP vs Panasonic G9

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.