Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 16 months before the TS6 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS matches up against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS features 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 TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and TS6 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and TS6.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.