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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and S1R (47MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The M50 II was released 21 months later than the S1R making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M50 II grades vs the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S1R

 M50 II S1R 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2019Fresher by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon M50 II

 S1R M50 II 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1R

 M50 II S1R 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II provides physical 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 S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 II compared to the S1R.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and S1R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 II because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer M50 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
87
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
fantastic sensor resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
76
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (305 shots)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (305 shots)
60
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (305 shots)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
85
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 47 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 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 387g (0.85 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
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 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $599 $3,698