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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 24 months before the ZS50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the N matches up versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic ZS50

 N ZS50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon N

 ZS50 N 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic ZS50

 N ZS50 

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has got external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the N and the ZS50.

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and ZS50.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged N will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
72
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 200 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $350