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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81 Imaging
49 Features
57 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The R50 was brought out 13 years after the GH1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R50 grades against the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 R50 GH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023July 2009Newer by 166 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 R50 GH1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 offers external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R50 compared to the GH1.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and GH1 is 75 and 81 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and GH1.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will offer greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern R50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography advice
83
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
59
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
72
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
32
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
58
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (320 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 not so great battery pack (320 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
 no image stabilization
72
 display is selfie friendly
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GH1
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 1.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 10.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 370 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $679 $949