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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 8 months later than the LS5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic LS5

 ELPH 510 HS LS5 
LaunchedMarch 2012July 2011More recent by 8 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 LS5 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic LS5

 ELPH 510 HS LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the LS5.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and LS5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
provides touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Alternative name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $294