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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 6 years prior to the LX100 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the LX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic LX100 II

 SX50 HS LX100 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon SX50 HS

 LX100 II SX50 HS 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2013Fresher by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1240k461kSharper screen (+779k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic LX100 II

 SX50 HS LX100 II 
Manually focus More precise focus

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the LX100 II.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and LX100 II is 65 and 81 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and LX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will render greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography information
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (595g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography factors
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (595g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
78
great battery power (340 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
76
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
37
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic LX100 II
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-15 2018-08-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1800s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $998