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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 7 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic TS3

 ELPH 510 HS TS3 
ReleasedMarch 2012August 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 TS3 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS3

 ELPH 510 HS TS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the TS3.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and TS3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called IXUS 1100 HS Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-03-01 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $380