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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 3 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores against the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic FH22

 SX510 HS FH22 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX510 HS

 FH22 SX510 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH22

 SX510 HS FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the FH22.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and FH22 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and FH22.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
35
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (250 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
boasts focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $200