Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX75

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 22 months later than the FX75 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the FX75.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and FX75.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.