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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic FZ80

 SX50 HS FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Canon SX50 HS

 FZ80 SX50 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ80

 SX50 HS FZ80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
59
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
39
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (595g)
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others (616g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ80
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $399