Canon S100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Let's look more closely at the Canon S100 versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was released 4 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S100 scores vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon S100 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and ZS50.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The S100 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.