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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
59
Features
90
Overall
71

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M50 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar but the M50 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The M50 was manufactured 4 months after the G9 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M50 scores versus the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic G9

 M50 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon M50

 G9 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic G9

 M50 G9 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2017Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got physical measurements 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 G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon M50 versus Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 versus the G9.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and G9 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and G9.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography features
Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
75
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low battery (235 CIPA)
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
78
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (235 per charge)
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (235 per charge)
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
85
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
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 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail cost $779 $1,500