Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched at a similar time to the ZS50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX710 HS matches up against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS and the ZS50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZS50 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and ZS50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.