Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched at a similar time to the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.