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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Released February 2023
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon R50 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was launched 12 years after the G2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the R50 scores against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 R50 G2 
RevealedFebruary 2023July 2010More modern by 154 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 G2 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 R50 G2 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 and the G2.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and G2 is 75 and 72 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and G2.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer R50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
83
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography features
Panasonic G2 Street photography features
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
65
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (428 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
40
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G2 Travel photography factors
84
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
58
 has touch to focus
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (428 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
57
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
 no image stabilization
61
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has face detect focusing
 has microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than competitors (428g)
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic G2
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 370 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $679 $1,000