Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 15 months after the FH25 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and FH25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.