Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50
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51 Overall
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90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Released September 2012
- Previous Model is Canon S100
- Updated by Canon S120
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Updated by Panasonic ZS60

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The S110 was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S110 scores against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic ZS50
S110 | ZS50 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon S110
ZS50 | S110 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 28 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic ZS50
S110 | ZS50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S110 against the ZS50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and ZS50.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The S110 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older S110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 168 | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $350 |