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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon M50 II and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The M50 II was launched 10 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M50 II scores against the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic G2

 M50 II G2 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2010Fresher by 125 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon M50 II

 G2 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic G2

 M50 II G2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has got external measurements 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 G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 II versus the G2.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and G2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M50 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
76
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (305 per charge)
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography information
Panasonic G2 Travel photography information
78
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (305 per charge)
58
features touch to focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (305 per charge)
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging information
Panasonic G2 Vlogging information
85
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
61
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic G2
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $1,000