Canon M50 vs Panasonic GF5

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was unveiled 5 years after the GF5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the M50 scores against the GF5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 has got external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 and the GF5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and GF5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.