Canon RP vs Panasonic G5

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.