Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 21 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS against the ZS50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.