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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Previous Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic S5 II X, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was launched 3 years earlier than the S5 II X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M50 II grades vs the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic S5 II X

 M50 II S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Canon M50 II

 S5 II X M50 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2023October 2020Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic S5 II X

 M50 II S5 II X 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 II compared to the S5 II X.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and S5 II X is 79 and 59 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and S5 II X.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The M50 II includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged M50 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography highlights
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (305 per charge)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (305 shots)
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (305 per charge)
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging features
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic S5 II X
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 779
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 65
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $599 $2,199