Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 12 months before the ZS50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX600 HS grades against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS and the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.