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Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
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Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon RP versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The RP was revealed 5 years after the GX7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the RP scores against the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic GX7

 RP GX7 
RevealedFebruary 2019November 2013More modern by 65 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Canon RP

 GX7 RP 

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic GX7

 RP GX7 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon RP offers physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RP versus the GX7.

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RP and GX7 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and GX7.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RP using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon RP will produce extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher RP provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
82
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon RP
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
69
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is amazing (26MP)
low battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
67
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 CIPA)
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon RP vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic GX7
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Venus Engine
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 4779 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 70
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.2
DXO Low light score 2977 718
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $999 $1,000