Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside 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 FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the FZ80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and FZ80 is 93 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and FZ80.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.