Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX510 HS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS50 Review.

Succeeded by the Canon SX520 HS
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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS60
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Differences

Canon SX510 HS advantages over Panasonic ZS50

Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Panasonic ZS50 advantages over Canon SX510 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
243g vs 349g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX510 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon SX510 HS First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-610UZ

$199
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$230
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Panasonic ZS50

Olympus SP-610UZ

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$230
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Bulb shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Compared to Olympus SP-720UZ

Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-720UZ

$199
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Manual focus

$125
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Bulb shutter

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Panasonic ZS50

Olympus SP-720UZ

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$125
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Bulb shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX510 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS50

Panasonic ZS40

$279
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX700 HS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$329
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Higher-res screen

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS50

Canon SX700 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX400 IS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$149
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

Panasonic ZS50

Canon SX400 IS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$149
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Canon SX400 IS

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