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Quick take: The EOS RP has the highest resolution at 26MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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EOS RP — Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography: An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
| Specification | EOS RPCanon · 2019 | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £649Best |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 6fps (continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best |
| Weight | 440g (body only)Best | 530g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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