Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Superseded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Released September 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic GH2
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH4

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

The M50 II was unveiled 8 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M50 II grades vs the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic GH3
M50 II | GH3 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 99 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Canon M50 II
GH3 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GH3
M50 II | GH3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II has got exterior dimensions 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 GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 II vs the GH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and GH3 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and GH3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 II will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M50 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,744k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 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, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 540 pictures |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $799 |