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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 HS
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS grades vs the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic ZS50

 SX50 HS ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon SX50 HS

 ZS50 SX50 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS50

 SX50 HS ZS50 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior measurements 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS and the ZS50.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and ZS50 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and ZS50.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (595g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
39
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (595g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-15 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 44
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.2
DXO Low light score 179 138
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $350