Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX510 HS was unveiled 20 months after the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX510 HS grades vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic SZ7
SX510 HS | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon SX510 HS
SZ7 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic SZ7
SX510 HS | SZ7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the SZ7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SZ7 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and SZ7.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $199 |