Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.