Canon R50 vs Panasonic G6
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
Canon R50
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Released February 2023
Panasonic G6
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Launched April 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic G5
- Renewed by Panasonic G7
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In this article, we are evaluating the Canon R50 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
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Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R50 scores against the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic G6
| R50 | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2023 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 120 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon R50
| G6 | R50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic G6
| R50 | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 vs the G6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and G6 is 75 and 74 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and G6.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer R50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Canon R50 Travel photography information
Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
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Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Canon EOS R50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon EOS R50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2023-02-08 | 2013-04-24 |
| 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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 651 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 37 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 10.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $679 | $750 |