Panasonic G7 vs Canon EOS RP

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Panasonic G7 vs Canon EOS RP

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Less expensive
$498 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
26.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 240 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G5

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$550
4/3

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G5

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G5

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$550
4/3

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G6

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic GH4

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic GH4

Compared to Nikon Z5

Panasonic G7

Nikon Z5

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1297
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1297
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Panasonic G7

Sony A7C

$498
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$999
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1665
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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