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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon R50
(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
Panasonic G9
(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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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 R50 G9 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 R50 G9 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact 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
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
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and G9 is 75 and 62 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
76
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography factors
Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
75
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
70
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 not so great battery life (400 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
84
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
70
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
76
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 does not have image stabilization
76
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
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