Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX510 HS grades versus the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and FH25 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and FH25.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.