Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX50 HS was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX50 HS grades vs the FZ2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS versus the FZ2500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and FZ2500.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX50 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.