Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic DMC GM1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS RP vs DMC GM1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic DMC GM1 Specs

EOS RP

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 26 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 40000 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount R Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 85 x 70mm³ (5.2″ x 3.3″ x 2.8″)
  • 485g (15.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS RP

DMC GM1

  • Introduced in November 2013
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98.5 x 54.9 x 30.4mm³ (3.9″ x 2.2″ x 1.2″)
  • 204g (6.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC GM1

EOS RP vs DMC GM1 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS RP VS Panasonic DMC GM1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS RP a better choice

EOS RP

DMC GM1
Larger sensor (5)

Full frame Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.20 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

4779 23
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 40000 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 220

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS RP are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, the articulated display and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the EOS RP is made easy by the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

The EOS RP scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC GM1

EOS RP

DMC GM1
Larger lens selection (3)

4 80
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

485g
(15.6 oz.)		 204g
(6.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

788cm³
(50 cu.in.)		 164cm³
(10 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC GM1 are the larger selection of lenses, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the EOS RP. Another advantage over the EOS RP: the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the DMC GM1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS RP

DMC GM1
Speed (frames/second)

5 5
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen
WiFi
Canon EOS RP VS Panasonic DMC GM1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS RP and DMC GM1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic DMC GM1

27
9

We recommend Canon EOS RP as better choice.