Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 5 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX50 HS matches up against the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS and the FZ80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and FZ80 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and FZ80.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.