Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GH5

Lets look closer at the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively similar but the M50 II (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M50 II was introduced 3 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M50 II scores vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II provides outside measurements 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 GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the GH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and GH5 is 79 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and GH5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 II with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M50 II will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M50 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.