Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 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
- Revealed October 2020
- Earlier Model is Canon M50
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S1
M50 II | S1 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | February 2019 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon M50 II
S1 | M50 II | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1
M50 II | S1 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |