Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 2 years after the FH2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the FH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and FH2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and FH2.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.