Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6
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Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5760 x 2880 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
- Released February 2022
- Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II

Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon RP and Panasonic GH6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the RP (26MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is relatively close but the RP (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

The RP was unveiled 4 years prior to the GH6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RP matches up versus the GH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The full galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic GH6
RP | GH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon RP
GH6 | RP | |||
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Released | February 2022 | ![]() | February 2019 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic GH6
RP | GH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Contrast the Canon RP and Panasonic GH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the RP versus the GH6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RP and GH6 is 70 and 56 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and GH6.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon RP will result in greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older RP will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2022-02-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5776 x 4336 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 17 | 118 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 5760x2880 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 823g (1.81 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") |
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 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail price | $999 | $2,198 |