Canon M50 vs Panasonic G3

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon M50 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was launched 6 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M50 matches up versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 has outside 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 G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 vs the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and G3 is 79 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and G3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern M50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.