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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic S5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was launched 3 months later than the S5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M50 II scores versus the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S5

 M50 II S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon M50 II

 S5 M50 II 
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S5

 M50 II S5 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2020Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.0"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II offers physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 II against the S5.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and S5 is 79 and 60 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and S5.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The M50 II includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Panasonic S5
85
screen articulates
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
77
image stabilization
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (305 shots)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
79
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (305 per charge)
79
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (305 per charge)
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
85
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic S5
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 31
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.0"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $599 $1,999