Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP5

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the FP5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the FP5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and FP5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.