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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79

Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon R50 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is very close but the R50 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The R50 was manufactured 3 years after the S1H which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the R50 scores vs the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
 R50 S1H 
ReleasedFebruary 2023August 2019Newer by 42 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 S1H R50 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kCrisper display (+1290k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
 R50 S1H 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon R50 versus Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R50 vs the S1H.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and S1H is 75 and 52 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and S1H.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The R50 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
83
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 good high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
69
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 terrible battery power (400 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
64
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
70
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 37 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $679 $3,998