Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 6 years before the ZS50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX1 IS scores against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS50 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and ZS50.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS50 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.