Canon 50D vs Panasonic ZS25

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 50D and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar but the 50D (APS-C) and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 50D was released 5 years earlier than the ZS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 50D matches up against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 50D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 50D provides physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon 50D and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 50D vs the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and ZS25 is 57 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and ZS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 50D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 50D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.