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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
55

Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic GM1

		

		

			
 R50 GM1 
LaunchedFebruary 2023December 2013More recent by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 GM1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic GM1

		

		

			
 R50 GM1 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display size
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and GM1 is 75 and 93 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
65
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
77
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition (204 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography highlights
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
48
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (230 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
74
 lighter than competition (204g)
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 bad battery life (230 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography highlights
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
69
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
35
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (204 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 missing mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic GM1
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/50 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $679 $750