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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic 3D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 4 months later than the 3D1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic 3D1

 ELPH 510 HS 3D1 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 3D1 ELPH 510 HS 
Screen dimension3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic 3D1

 ELPH 510 HS 3D1 
RevealedMarch 2012November 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior 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) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the 3D1.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and 3D1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Other name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-03-01 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $670