Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R50 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The R50 was brought out 9 years later than the GM1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R50 grades versus the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R50 and Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R50 and the GM1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and GM1 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and GM1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R50 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon R50 will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent R50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.