Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Succeeded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Announced November 2017

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very similar but the M50 II (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

The M50 II was announced 2 years later than the G9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M50 II grades vs the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic G9
M50 II | G9 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | November 2017 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon M50 II
G9 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic G9
M50 II | G9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II has got external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 II and the G9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and G9 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and G9.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M50 II will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger M50 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 658 gr (1.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
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 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $599 | $1,500 |