Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic S1

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 7 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS against the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and S1 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and S1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.