Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1
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Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- Replacement is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Launched July 2009
- Updated by Panasonic GH2

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon M50 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

The M50 was brought out 8 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M50 grades against the GH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Panasonic GH1
M50 | GH1 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 106 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon M50
GH1 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Panasonic GH1
M50 | GH1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 features outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 versus Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 vs the GH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and GH1 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and GH1.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon M50 will show more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M50 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 385 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $779 | $949 |