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Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Canon S110
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S110 ZS50 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon S110

 ZS50 S110 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2012More recent by 28 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic ZS50

 S110 ZS50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (243g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
64
features focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (243g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
37
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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