Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the FH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and FH1.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.