Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 18 months after the D-LUX 5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 510 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.