Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 8 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the FZ1000 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outer measurements 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 Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the FZ1000 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and FZ1000 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and FZ1000 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 510 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.