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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Introduced February 2023
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively similar but the R50 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was launched 4 years after the S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the R50 matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 R50 S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2023February 2019More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 S1 R50 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 R50 S1 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has external 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 S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check the Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 versus the S1.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and S1 is 75 and 54 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and S1.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The R50 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher R50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
85
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
70
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather proof
 great ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
59
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 bad battery pack (380 shots)
 heavier than average (1,021g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
81
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 2 card slots
 bad battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
77
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
32
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than average (1,021g)
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 37 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/320s
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 370 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot -
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $679 $2,498