Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic LX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 7 months prior to the LX7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and LX7.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind in sensor technology.