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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was brought out 9 years later than the G1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the M50 matches up vs the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic G1

 M50 G1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 111 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Canon M50

 G1 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic G1

 M50 G1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 offers physical dimensions 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 G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 vs the G1.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and G1 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and G1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 will offer you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent M50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Panasonic G1
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography details
Panasonic G1 Travel photography details
78
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G1 Vlogging highlights
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
18
no video shooting
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic G1
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $779 $0