Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 8 months later than the XS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS scores vs the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and XS1 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and XS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.