Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outside 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) while the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and FZ200 is 93 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.