Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS2

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers 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) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the TS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and TS2.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.