Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FH8

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 20 months after the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX510 HS scores vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and FH8 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and FH8.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.