Canon RP vs Panasonic GH2

Lets look more closely at the Canon RP vs Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was unveiled 8 years after the GH2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the RP scores against the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon RP enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the RP and the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RP and GH2 is 70 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and GH2.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RP having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon RP will produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer RP should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.