| General | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | EOS M50 Mark II | Lumix DC-GX9 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS M50 | |
| MSRP | $599 (body only), $699 (w/15-45mm lens), $929 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses) | $999 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.8 Megapixel | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.1 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Focus | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV | -4 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 143 | 49 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 4 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,240k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.39x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,760k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17.5 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 9.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw) / 33 Frames (JPEG) Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) Up to 7.4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 47 Frames (JPEG) | Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG) Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 8 MP (JPEG) |
| Flash | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto (E-TTL II) Manual (minimum/medium/maximum) | Auto auto w/redeye reduction forced on forced on w/redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction forced off |
| Flash Range | 5.00 m at ISO 100 | 6.00 m at ISO 200 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | (AF/AE LOCK button) |
| Video | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MP4 | |
| Audio File Format | AAC | |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps] | MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080p | |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min - 59.94 fps or less 7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 LE | |
| NFC | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of December, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via smartphone | via smartphone |
| Environmental | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32") | 124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.88 x 2.83 x 1.85") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz) | 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.3 x 6.6 x 5.4" | 10.3 x 6.1 x 4.35" |
| Package Weight | 1.655 lb | 2.585 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E12 | |
| Battery Life | 305 shots | 260 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, custom | 2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Polycarbonate | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
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