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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was released 7 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M50 II grades vs the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic G6

 M50 II G6 
IntroducedOctober 2020April 2013Fresher by 91 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon M50 II

 G6 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic G6

 M50 II G6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II has outside measurements 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 G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II against the G6.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and G6 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and G6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M50 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer M50 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
72
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
85
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Panasonic G6
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 305 images 340 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $750