Canon RP vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon RP versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The RP was introduced 5 years after the GH4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RP scores vs the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RP vs the GH4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RP and GH4 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and GH4.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RP with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will produce extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher RP is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.