Canon RP vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon RP vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The RP was manufactured 3 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RP scores versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon RP has got external measurements 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 GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the RP compared to the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and GX8 is 70 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and GX8.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RP due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon RP will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RP is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.