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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 11 months later than the LX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS grades vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic LX7

 SX510 HS LX7 
ReleasedAugust 2013October 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SX510 HS

 LX7 SX510 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic LX7

 SX510 HS LX7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the LX7.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and LX7 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and LX7.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX510 HS will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
good battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $400