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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 500 HS
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 2 years after the FP2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 FP2 ELPH 520 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS FP2 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the FP2.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and FP2.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
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 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition (155g)
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 more heavy than competition (155g)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
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 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition (155g)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon ELPH 520 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine IV
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $80