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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(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
Panasonic G9
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic G9

 M50 II G9 
AnnouncedOctober 2020November 2017More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon M50 II

 G9 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic G9

 M50 II G9 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact 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).

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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.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

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

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Panasonic G9
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
76
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
78
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
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