Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic ZS50
N | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon N
ZS50 | N | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic ZS50
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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).
Take a look at the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |