Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.