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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic S1H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively close but the M50 II (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was manufactured 14 months later than the S1H which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M50 II scores against the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S1H

 M50 II S1H 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2019More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon M50 II

 S1H M50 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1H

 M50 II S1H 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 II against the S1H.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and S1H.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M50 II features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The younger M50 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
76
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (305 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery pack (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography info
Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (305 shots)
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging details
Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 1052 gr (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $599 $3,998