Canon M50 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M50 versus Panasonic S5 II X, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively comparable but the M50 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was announced 5 years before the S5 II X and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M50 scores against the S5 II X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 compared to the S5 II X.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and S5 II X is 79 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and S5 II X.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M50 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older M50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.