Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and FZ200 is 80 and 65 respectively.

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.