Canon
EOS M50 Mark II
Popular vlogging APS-C mirrorless with flip screen and easy 4K for creators.
$599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
OM System
PEN
First OM SYSTEM-branded PEN: compact rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds body with 20.4MP Live MOS, 5-axis IBIS, built-in EVF, IPX1 sealing, and in-camera computational modes.
$1,000
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
PEN is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS M50 Mark II
Wins
PEN
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPEN has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS M50 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 121)
- BPEN has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS M50 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 29 frames)
- AEOS M50 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PEN
126 × 75 × 43 mm
393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
EOS M50 Mark II is 12mm wider, 24mm taller, and 45mm thicker than PEN.
EOS M50 Mark II is 127 g heavier than PEN.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M50 Mark II · 43mm PEN
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN
126 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN
126 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
PEN
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M50 Mark II: mount data unavailable
PEN
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS M50 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
3975 vs 121 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS M50 Mark II supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3.5 EV — lower is better
Reasons to choose
PEN
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.8, 74.5, 43.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Dog, Cat
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Animal / bird AF
Only PEN supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PEN supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M50 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Compact and affordable
- ✓Flip touchscreen
- ✓Eye AF
- ✓Great for beginners
Cons
- –EF-M mount limited
- –4K crop
- –Plastic build
PEN
Pros
- ✓393g rangefinder body with built-in 2.36M-dot EVF
- ✓First PEN with IPX1 dust/splash sealing
- ✓5-axis IBIS up to 5.5 stops + 121-point cross-type AF
- ✓Hi-Res, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR via CP button
- ✓4K / C4K video, vertical video, 3.5mm mic jack
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor vs APS-C/FF rivals
- –4K capped at 30p (C4K 24p only)
- –IPX1 is lighter sealing than OM-5 II / OM-3
- –Single SD slot, no headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS M50 Mark II or PEN?
PEN scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS M50 Mark II — 393g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and PEN?
EOS M50 Mark II is 24.1 MP and PEN is 20.4 MP, so the EOS M50 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and PEN have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M50 Mark II does not have IBIS, while PEN has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M50 Mark II or the PEN?
EOS M50 Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. PEN reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and PEN?
EOS M50 Mark II weighs 520 g and PEN weighs 393 g, so the PEN is 127 g lighter.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and PEN record 4K video?
EOS M50 Mark II: 4K up to 25p. PEN: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS M50 Mark II and PEN weather sealed?
EOS M50 Mark II: No. PEN: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M50 Mark II and 410 shots for the PEN, giving the EOS M50 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M50 Mark II launched at $599 and PEN at $1,000. The EOS M50 Mark II is $401 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.