Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S1R
M50 II | S1R | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | February 2019 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon M50 II
S1R | M50 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1R
M50 II | S1R | |||
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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).
Analyze the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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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 |