Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 3 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS against the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and FZ100 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and FZ100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.