Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic LX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 3 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and LX5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.