Canon RP vs Panasonic GH6

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.