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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • New Model is Canon M50 II
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon M50 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively well matched but the M50 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The M50 was announced 18 months earlier than the S1H which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the M50 matches up against the S1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic S1H

 M50 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon M50

 S1H M50 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2018Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kSharper screen (+1290k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic S1H

 M50 S1H 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon M50 versus Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 compared to the S1H.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and S1H.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The M50 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged M50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (235 shots)
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2019-08-28
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 area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica L
Available lenses 23 30
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video 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
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 1052 grams (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
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 Dual
Retail cost $779 $3,998