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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic SZ7

 SX510 HS SZ7 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2012Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon SX510 HS

 SZ7 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic SZ7

 SX510 HS SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors (133g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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