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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
79 Imaging
67 Features
88 Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
78

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon M50 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the M50 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The M50 was unveiled 11 months prior to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the M50 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic S1

					

					

						
 M50 S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon M50

					

					

						
 S1 M50 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2018Newer by 11 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic S1

					

					

						
 M50 S1 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Look at the Canon M50 versus Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M50 compared to the S1.
Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and S1.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The M50 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged M50 will be behind in sensor tech.

						Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon M50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
80
 manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
84
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Panasonic S1
84
 screen articulates
 image stabilization
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
70
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
75
 image stabilization
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery (235 shots)
75
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 not so great battery (380 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon M50 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
78
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery (235 shots)
59
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 not so great battery (380 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 bad battery (235 per charge)
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery (380 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
85
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic socket
32
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Leica L
Available lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB No Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 1021 gr (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 235 images 380 images
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $779 $2,498