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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Panasonic ZS50
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX30 IS grades vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic ZS50

 SX30 IS ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon SX30 IS

 ZS50 SX30 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2010More modern by 52 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic ZS50

 SX30 IS ZS50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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 differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS and the ZS50.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and ZS50 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and ZS50.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (601g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (243g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
58
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average (243g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
50
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (601g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $350