Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ40

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 20 months after the FZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the FZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FZ40 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.