Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was unveiled 4 years later than the GF8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M50 II grades against the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II features external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 II and the GF8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and GF8 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and GF8.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M50 II will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent M50 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.