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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58

Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was announced 8 years later than the GF7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R50 scores against the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GF7

		

		

			
 R50 GF7 
ReleasedFebruary 2023February 2015More recent by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF7

		

		

			
 R50 GF7 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 provides physical 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) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 and Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the R50 vs the GF7.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and GF7 is 75 and 90 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and GF7.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R50 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon R50 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer R50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography info
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
65
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
51
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (5.8 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
84
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
70
 has focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
69
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging advice
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic support
 lack of image stabilization
33
 has touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone jack
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GF7
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2015-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $679 $308