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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87 Imaging
53 Features
64 Overall
57

Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Canon R50
(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
  • Introduced February 2023
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon R50 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was manufactured 9 years after the GF6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R50 scores vs the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GF6

		

		

			
 R50 GF6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023April 2013Newer by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF6

		

		

			
 R50 GF6 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 versus Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 vs the GF6.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and GF6 is 75 and 87 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and GF6.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger R50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
65
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 great ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
77
 screen tilts
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
51
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
69
 has focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
67
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 no image stabilization
32
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no external mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GF6
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2013-04-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 651 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (0.83 lbs) 323 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 370 images 340 images
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 recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $679 $326