• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon EOS M50 II advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • Less expensive
    $599 vs $1598
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer video battery life
    85 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    58 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    387g vs 727g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Canon EOS M50 II

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 1040k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    108 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Canon EOS M50 II
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $583
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $1165
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Canon EOS M50 II
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $583
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $1165
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Canon EOS M50 II
Nikon Z fc
  • $583
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $957
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
Panasonic GH5 II
Nikon Z fc
  • $1165
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $957
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Canon EOS M50 II
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $583
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $1165
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Nikon Z 30

Canon EOS M50 II
Nikon Z 30
  • $583
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Newer
Panasonic GH5 II
Nikon Z 30
  • $1165
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
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