Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 7 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and ZS15 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and ZS15.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX50 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.