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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was released 21 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M50 II matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S1

 M50 II S1 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2019More recent by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon M50 II

 S1 M50 II 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1

 M50 II S1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II offers outside 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) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 II and the S1.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The M50 II has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent M50 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
77
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (305 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
79
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery (380 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
85
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica L
Total lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lbs) 1021 grams (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots 1 2
Price at launch $599 $2,498