Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FH27

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 2 years after the FH27 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX50 HS scores against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS against the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and FH27 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and FH27.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.