Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GF2

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was announced 9 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M50 II grades vs the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II provides external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 II compared to the GF2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and GF2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and GF2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M50 II will give you greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent M50 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.