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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH5S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was launched 5 years after the GH5S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R50 grades against the GH5S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 R50 GH5S 
RevealedFebruary 2023January 2018More modern by 62 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 GH5S R50 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 R50 GH5S 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R50 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 against the GH5S.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and GH5S is 75 and 62 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and GH5S.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher R50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
62
 has manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
77
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 good ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
68
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
56
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
84
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
61
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
63
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inch)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has face detection focusing
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone jack
 no image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GH5S
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $679 $2,498