Panasonic GH5 vs Canon EOS RP

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Panasonic GH5 vs Canon EOS RP

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH5 conclusion.

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

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Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5 II
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Differences

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$1298 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

410 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Panasonic GH5

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Lighter weight
485g vs 725g
Lighter weight
More pixels
26.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 600 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 65 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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
Read our Panasonic GH5 Review

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 G85

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G85

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Higher effective ISO

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G85

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G85

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1064
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G9

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1064
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G95

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G95

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Nikon Z5

Panasonic GH5

Nikon Z5

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1297
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 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 GH5

Sony A7C

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 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

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

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