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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Canon M50 II
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon M50 versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The M50 was unveiled 11 months prior to the S1R and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M50 matches up vs the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic S1R

 M50 S1R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon M50

 S1R M50 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2018More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic S1R

 M50 S1R 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 and the S1R.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and S1R.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail having an extra 23MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
86
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
78
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias 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 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
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 rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $779 $3,698