Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 19 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX50 HS matches up against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and ZS7 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and ZS7.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX50 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.