Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF2

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The M50 was brought out 7 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M50 matches up against the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 features external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M50 against the GF2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and GF2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and GF2.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will render greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer M50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.