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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is very similar but the R50 (APS-C) and GH6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The R50 was released 12 months later than the GH6 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R50 matches up vs the GH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 R50 GH6 
LaunchedFebruary 2023February 2022Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 GH6 R50 
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 R50 GH6 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R50 compared to the GH6.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and GH6 is 75 and 56 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and GH6.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher R50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
79
 manual focus
 excellent MP (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Panasonic GH6
77
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
71
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 bad battery power (360 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
68
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 excellent MP (25 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography features
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
77
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 bad battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Panasonic GH6
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detection focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 no image stabilization
75
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (5760 x 2880 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GH6
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2022-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti aliasing 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 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 118
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 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 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5760x2880
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 823g (1.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $679 $2,198