Canon M50 vs Panasonic GX9

Below is a extended review of the Canon M50 and Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very similar but the M50 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The M50 was introduced at a similar time to the GX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M50 scores versus the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 and Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 vs the GX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and GX9 is 79 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and GX9.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M50 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.