Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS grades against the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the FX580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and FX580 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and FX580.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.