Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic GH1

Lets look closer at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS scores versus the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior measurements 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 GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the GH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and GH1 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and GH1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer SX510 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.