EOS M50vs Lumix S5 IIX
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Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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