Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX700

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 20 months after the FX700 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and FX700.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.