Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic SZ3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the SZ3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SZ3.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.