Canon RP vs Panasonic G7

Let's look closer at the Canon RP vs Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and G7 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was released 3 years later than the G7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the RP grades against the G7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon RP has 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 G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RP versus the G7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RP and G7 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and G7.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RP because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon RP will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent RP should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.