Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 19 months later than the FZ47 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with 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 FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS against the FZ47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX50 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.