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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Introduced February 2023
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GF1

		

		

			
 R50 GF1 
RevealedFebruary 2023October 2009Fresher by 163 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF1

		

		

			
 R50 GF1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Compare the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and GF1 is 75 and 85 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography information
83
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography information
Panasonic GF1 Street photography information
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
64
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
44
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
84
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
59
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography highlights
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
60
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging info
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
25
 has face detect focusing
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GF1
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2009-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 370 photos 380 photos
Style 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/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $679 $400