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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71

Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively similar but the R50 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was manufactured 6 years after the GH5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R50 scores against the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GH5

          

          

            
 R50 GH5 
RevealedFebruary 2023January 2017Newer by 75 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 GH5 R50 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GH5

          

          

            
 R50 GH5 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 features outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R50 versus the GH5.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and GH5 is 75 and 59 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and GH5.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer R50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
82
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
75
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
77
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 has touch to focus
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
74
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
68
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 bad battery power (410 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
84
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
68
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
75
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 bad battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
77
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
75
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GH5
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 20 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 725 gr (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $679 $1,298