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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 3 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic FH3

 SX510 HS FH3 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX510 HS

 FH3 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH3

 SX510 HS FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS versus the FH3.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and FH3 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and FH3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $160