Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Updated by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was brought out 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic FH20
SX510 HS | FH20 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SX510 HS
FH20 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH20
SX510 HS | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS and the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and FH20 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and FH20.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $179 |