Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Succeeded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and FZ1000 II (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

The M50 II was manufactured 21 months later than the FZ1000 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M50 II scores against the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
M50 II | FZ1000 II | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | February 2019 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Canon M50 II
FZ1000 II | M50 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II
M50 II | FZ1000 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II has exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 II vs the FZ1000 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and FZ1000 II is 79 and 55 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and FZ1000 II.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger M50 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2019-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 lb) | 808g (1.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photos | 350 photos |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $898 |