Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF3

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M50 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The M50 was introduced 6 years after the GF3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the M50 grades against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 features external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 against the GF3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and GF3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and GF3.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M50 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 will result in greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher M50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.