EOS M50vs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): 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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- 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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The eos m50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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