Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9
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![Canon EOS R50 front Canon EOS R50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R50/Canon-R50-front.jpg)
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced February 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Introduced November 2017
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon R50 and Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the R50 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.
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The R50 was introduced 5 years after the G9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R50 matches up versus the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic G9
R50 | G9 | |||
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Introduced | February 2023 | ![]() | November 2017 | More modern by 64 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R50
G9 | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic G9
R50 | G9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 offers outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 and Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 versus the G9.
![Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and G9 is 75 and 62 respectively.
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and G9.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R50 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer R50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS R50 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-02-08 | 2017-11-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 651 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 37 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) | 658 gr (1.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 400 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Retail cost | $679 | $1,500 |