Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GX850

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was unveiled 3 years after the GX850 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M50 II grades vs the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 II against the GX850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and GX850 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and GX850.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M50 II will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer M50 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.