Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the ZS50 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G16 grades against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 and the ZS50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and ZS50 is 85 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and ZS50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The G16 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older G16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.