Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 7 months after the FZ200 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS offers external 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 FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.