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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS matches up against the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic ZS50

 SX230 HS ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon SX230 HS

 ZS50 SX230 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 42 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic ZS50

 SX230 HS ZS50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new 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 choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the ZS50.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (243 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (223g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (243g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $350