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EOS M50 vs G85
Quick take: The EOS M50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; only the G85 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS M50 wins
- Resolution: 24.1MP
- Burst Rate: 10fps
- Weight: 387g (body only)
- Portrait: 6.1 vs 4.9
- Street: 6.5 vs 5.6
Where the G85 wins
- Cheaper new: £176 vs £240
- Battery Life: ~330 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Wildlife: 6.0 vs 5.4
- Macro: 7.0 vs 4.8
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M50 116 × 88 × 59 mm · 387 g
- G85 128 × 89 × 74 mm · 505 g
The EOS M50 is 12 mm narrower, 15 mm slimmer and 118 g lighter than the G85.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
G85 — Travel & Video: The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
G85 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50Canon · 2018 | G85Lumix · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £240 used | £176 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 24.1MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 387g (body only)Best | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
G85
Portrait
6.1/10
4.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
4.3/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
4.3/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.8/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
6.0/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.2/10
Food
6.2/10
5.8/10
Macro
4.8/10
7.0/10
Architecture
5.0/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.2/10
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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