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EOS M50 II vs Lumix S5D
Quick take: The Lumix S5D has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Lumix S5D is the most affordable; only the Lumix S5D is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 II — Beginners & Vlogging: Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50 IICanon · 2020 | Lumix S5DLumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £575 | £495 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 387g (body only)Best | 714g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (10 Gbps), HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, 2.5 mm remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M50 II
Lumix S5D
Portrait
6.1/10
7.1/10
Street
6.6/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.9/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
5.6/10
Landscape
4.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
5.9/10
Casual
7.1/10
4.6/10
Food
6.4/10
7.1/10
Macro
4.8/10
6.9/10
Architecture
5.1/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
6.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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