Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FP7

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 13 months later than the FP7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the FP7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and FP7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.