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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Refreshed by Canon M50 II
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon M50 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was revealed 7 years after the G2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 matches up against the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic G2

 M50 G2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2010More modern by 93 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon M50

 G2 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic G2

 M50 G2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 has outer measurements 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 G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 versus Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 and the G2.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and G2.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 will offer more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher M50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography details
Panasonic G2 Street photography details
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
65
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
75
has image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (235 shots)
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (235 per charge)
58
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (428g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (235 CIPA)
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
61
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors in class (428 grams)
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Panasonic G2
 Canon EOS M50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 Venus Engine HD II
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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 235 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $779 $1,000