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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Launched January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M50 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The M50 was brought out 5 years before the S5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M50 scores versus the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic S5 II

 M50 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Canon M50

 S5 II M50 
LaunchedJanuary 2023February 2018More modern by 59 months
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic S5 II

 M50 S5 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M50 features physical 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 S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the M50 versus the S5 II.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and S5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and S5 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The M50 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged M50 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
86
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography advice
75
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (235 per charge)
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
78
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (235 per charge)
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (235 shots)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3968 pxls)
has external mic jack
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic S5 II
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 779
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 65
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 370 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $779 $2,000