Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was revealed 13 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R50 grades against the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R50 comes with physical 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 GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 versus the GF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and GF1 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and GF1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R50 will give you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent R50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.