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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched at a similar time to the FZ150 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 ELPH 510 HS FZ150 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 FZ150 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 ELPH 510 HS FZ150 
RevealedMarch 2012April 2012Similar generation

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got 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) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the FZ150.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FZ150 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and FZ150.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (206g)
provides touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good battery life (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-03-01 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $499