Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm vs. Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM

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Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm and Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm vs. Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 14-42mm lens EF-M 15-45mm IS STM lens
Height 7.07 cm 8.81 cm
Width 12.26 cm 11.63 cm
Depth 5.46 cm 5.87 cm
Weight 360 g 350 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 350 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 387 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy -
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver Black | Black with graphite grey lens | White with silver lens
Digital Zoom 4x -
Optical Zoom 3x 3x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel 24.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS CMOS
Total Pixels 16,840,000 pixels 25,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels 24,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 24 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Image Stabiliser Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) Optical
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Image Processor Venus Engine DIGIC 8
LENS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 15 - 45 mm - f/3.5-6.3 STM Canon EF-M
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 84mm 24 - 72mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 20 cm 25 cm
Max View Angle 75 degree(s) 84.3 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 8 groups / 9 elements 9 groups / 10 elements
Filter Size 46 mm 49 mm
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Canon EF-M
Features Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology Full-time manual focusing, Stepping Motor (STM) technology
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23 143
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Zone AF, Touch and Drag AF
Face Detection Yes Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Viewfinder Type Electronic - LCD Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.39"
Viewfinder Resolution 2,764,800 pixels 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 1.39x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -
Field of View Crop Factor 2 1.6
Features Tilting, auto eye sensor -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
ISO (Max) 25600 51200
Extended ISO (Max) - 51200
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 384
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Multiple exposure, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot -
Special Effects Sepia, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Black & White Green filter, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome Soft, Cool, Warm, Black & White, Neutral, Vivid, purple, blue, green, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Standard, Fine Detail, Shine, Lime, Peach
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (white)
Shutter Type - Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 120 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps -
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/320 sec 1/200sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV -2-20 (ISO 100)
Retouch Clear Retouch function -
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding Rotating
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF Display brightness control
FLASH Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 5 5
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Rear curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, C-RAW
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format - AAC
Surround Sound Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card 16 GB SDHC 32 GB SDHC
Memory Card Included - Yes
Image Storage 4592 x 3448
3232 x 2424
2272 x 1704
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
4592 x 3064
3232 x 2160
2272 x 1520
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
4592 x 2584
3232 x 1824
1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3424 x 3424
2416 x 2416
1712 x 1712
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
RAW 6000 x 4000
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 3984 x 2656
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 2400 x 1600
JPEG 6000 x 3368
JPEG 3984 x 2240
JPEG 2976 x 1680
JPEG 2400 x 1344
JPEG 5328 x 4000
JPEG 3552 x 2664
JPEG 2656 x 1992
JPEG 2112 x 1600
JPEG 4000 x 4000
JPEG 2656 x 2656
JPEG 1984 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1600
Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 59.94 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 119.9 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Canon LP-E12 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) Canon LP-E12 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 320 shots (with 20mm lens)
Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-42mm lens)
Photo shooting - 275 shots (at 23 °C (EVF on))
Photo shooting - 245 shots (at 0 °C (EVF on))
Photo shooting - 320 shots (at 23 °C (LCD Monitor on))
Photo shooting - 305 shots (at 0 °C (LCD Monitor on))
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer, Live streaming
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Computer Connectivity - Mac, Windows
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
Remote control
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 4.3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second 10 frames per second, 7.4 frames per second
Additional Features Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, 24p Cinema Mode, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, highlight tone priority, brightness control, contrast control, Auto Lighting Optimizer, peripheral illumination correction, Time-Lapse recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, Hybrid Auto, distortion correction function, PC webcam option, tilt adjustment, diffraction correction, slow motion recording, chromatic aberration correction, vertical video support, movie self-timer, Digital Lens Optimizer (DLO)
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM
Included Accessories Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, tripod, USB cable Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, rucksack, additional battery, hot shoe cover
Software Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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