Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX510 HS grades versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ZS5 is 80 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and ZS5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.