Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FS7

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very similar but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 3 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 520 HS grades vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the FS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and FS7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 520 HS offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.