Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200
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![Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS/Canon-SX510-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX510 HS was released 14 months later than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS grades against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic FZ200
SX510 HS | FZ200 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX510 HS
FZ200 | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic FZ200
SX510 HS | FZ200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
See the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS against the FZ200.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and FZ200 is 80 and 65 respectively.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and FZ200.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 588 grams (1.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 540 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $499 |