Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon M50 II and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was introduced 6 years after the GM5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M50 II matches up vs the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 II provides physical measurements 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 II against the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and GM5 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and GM5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 II will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent M50 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.