Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out at a similar time to the LZ30 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX50 HS scores vs the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS vs the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and LZ30 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and LZ30.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.