Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Superseded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Announced July 2009
- New Model is Panasonic GH2
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M50 II was announced 11 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the M50 II grades vs the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic GH1
M50 II | GH1 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | July 2009 | More recent by 138 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon M50 II
GH1 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GH1
M50 II | GH1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 II versus the GH1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and GH1 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and GH1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 II will offer more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M50 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 385 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $949 |