Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2012
- Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 7 months later than the FX90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic FX90
ELPH 510 HS | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | March 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
FX90 | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FX90
ELPH 510 HS | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the FX90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and FX90.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Also Known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-03-01 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 200 images |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $227 |