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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon R50 and Panasonic S5 II X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very similar but the R50 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was announced 2 months after the S5 II X and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the R50 grades vs the S5 II X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic S5 II X

          

          

            
 R50 S5 II X 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 S5 II X R50 
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic S5 II X

          

          

            
 R50 S5 II X 
ReleasedFebruary 2023January 2023Similar generation
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3.00"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Canon R50 and Panasonic S5 II X 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 differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R50 versus the S5 II X.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and S5 II X is 75 and 59 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and S5 II X.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The R50 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.

            Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II X
82
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography information
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography highlights
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
84
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
72
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery life (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
82
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 bad battery life (370 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging features
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
79
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
 does have mic support
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 651 779
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 37 65
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video 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) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $679 $2,199