Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic FH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 15 months after the FH2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the FH2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and FH2.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.