Clicky

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very close but the M50 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The M50 was announced 3 years earlier than the G100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M50 scores against the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic G100

 M50 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon M50

 G100 M50 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2018Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic G100

 M50 G100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 versus the G100.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and G100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and G100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography info
Panasonic G100 Street photography info
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography info
Panasonic G100 Sports photography info
75
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery (235 per charge)
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (235 per charge)
78
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (270 CIPA)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (235 shots)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
85
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic G100
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 352g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 270 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $779 $698