Canon R50 vs Panasonic GX850

On this page, we are comparing the Canon R50 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was unveiled 6 years after the GX850 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R50 scores versus the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R50 versus Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R50 compared to the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and GX850 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and GX850.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R50 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern R50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.