Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe SD970 IS was released 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD970 IS scores vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Panasonic ZS50
| SD970 IS | ZS50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon SD970 IS
| ZS50 | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 71 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic ZS50
| SD970 IS | ZS50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS versus the ZS50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and ZS50.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 300 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | - | $350 |
