Canon RP vs Panasonic G6
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![Canon EOS RP front Canon EOS RP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-RP/Canon-RP-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6/Panasonic-G6-front.jpg)
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52 Features
79 Overall
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon RP vs Panasonic G6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and G6 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
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The RP was unveiled 5 years after the G6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RP scores vs the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic G6
RP | G6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 71 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon RP
G6 | RP | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic G6
RP | G6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon RP provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RP compared to the G6.
![Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 size comparison Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RP and G6 is 70 and 74 respectively.
![Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and G6.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RP using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon RP will give more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern RP provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-02-14 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | - |
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 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 4779 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 17 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2977 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 340 photographs |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $999 | $750 |