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Canon RP vs Panasonic G5

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon RP versus Panasonic G5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and G5 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was manufactured 6 years later than the G5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RP scores vs the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic G5

 RP G5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2012More recent by 81 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Canon RP

 G5 RP 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic G5

 RP G5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon RP comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon RP versus Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the RP and the G5.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and G5 is 70 and 74 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and G5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RP because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon RP will resolve more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger RP will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon RP
Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
85
manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography advice
Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography factors
Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
69
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
51
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography advice
Panasonic G5 Travel photography advice
69
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
low battery power (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography info
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging information
Panasonic G5 Vlogging information
34
touch screen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
62
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (396g)
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic G5
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Venus Engine VII FHD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 40000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 4779 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 61
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.6
DXO Low light score 2977 618
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $999 $699