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Canon RP vs Panasonic G1

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon RP and Panasonic G1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and G1 (12MP) and the RP (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The RP was brought out 10 years later than the G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the RP matches up vs the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic G1

 RP G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2009More recent by 123 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Canon RP

 G1 RP 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic G1

 RP G1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon RP features outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the RP compared to the G1.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and G1 is 70 and 82 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and G1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RP because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will give you extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent RP is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Panasonic G1
77
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography features
Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
69
megapixel count high (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 shots)
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
bad battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count high (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging details
Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
18
lack of video recording
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic G1
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 40000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 4779 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 53
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 10.3
DXO Low light score 2977 463
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $0