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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 2 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS scores against the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 SX50 HS FZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX50 HS

          

          

            
 FZ100 SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 SX50 HS FZ100 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS vs the FZ100.
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and FZ100 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and FZ100.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

            Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
57
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (595g)
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography advice
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 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (595g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography factors
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than others in class (595g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-15 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $500