Canon RP vs Panasonic GH3

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon RP and Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was released 6 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RP matches up against the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has external measurements 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 GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Canon RP and Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RP versus the GH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and GH3 is 70 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and GH3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RP due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent RP provides an advantage in sensor technology.