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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 months after the FH6 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 ELPH 510 HS FH6 
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

		

		

			
 FH6 ELPH 510 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 ELPH 510 HS FH6 
IntroducedMarch 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the FH6.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and FH6.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (206g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 good battery (280 CIPA)
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
66
 lighter than others in class (206 grams)
 features focus by touch
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
 good battery (280 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (119g)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
37
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 good battery (280 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (206 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-03-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $129