Panasonic GH4 vs Canon EOS RP

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Panasonic GH4 vs Canon EOS RP

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH4 conclusion.

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

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Differences

Panasonic GH4 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Less expensive
$799* vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

530 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
12.8 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.8 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Panasonic GH4

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.75 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
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
26.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 21 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
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 Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

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Review Excerpt

Excellent still image quality for its class; Fantastic, highly-detailed video quality; Superior video recording chops with 4K video (both Cinema 4K and Ultra HD); Responsive all-around performer with great AF performance and burst shooting; Rolling shutter is minimal with 60p and 30p video; Splash- and dust-proof magnesium alloy body; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.
High ISO performance not as good as some APS-C models (IQ drops quickly past ISO 3200); Overall still image quality not significantly better than the GH3; Sluggish buffer clearing with RAW files; Rolling shutter noticeable on 4K video; Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras.
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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 GH3

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH3

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$798
4/3

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GH3

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic GH3

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$798
4/3

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic GH3

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M1

$898
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Olympus E-M1

Canon EOS RP

Olympus E-M1

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$1099
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic G7

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G7

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Nikon Z5

Panasonic GH4

Nikon Z5

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1097
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1097
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Sony A7C

Panasonic GH4

Sony A7C

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Lens selection

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$949
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1598
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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