Canon RP vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we are comparing the Canon RP vs Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GX9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RP was introduced 13 months later than the GX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RP grades versus the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon RP features outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the RP versus the GX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RP and GX9 is 70 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and GX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RP having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon RP will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger RP will have a benefit in sensor technology.