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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
69 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 months earlier than the ZS50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon SX520 HS

		

		

			
 ZS50 SX520 HS 
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SX520 HS ZS50 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2015Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the ZS50.
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and ZS50 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and ZS50.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
44
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
42
 manual focus
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
47
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (243 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
45
 great zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
43
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
55
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1008mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
 lighter than others in class (243g)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (243g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 210 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $219 $350