Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 19 months later than the FH10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS scores against the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS vs the FH10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FH10 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and FH10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX520 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.