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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 3 years prior to the TS30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic TS30

					

					

						
 ELPH 510 HS TS30 
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

					

					

						
 TS30 ELPH 510 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015March 2012More modern by 34 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS30

					

					

						
 ELPH 510 HS TS30 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with exterior 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 TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the TS30.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and TS30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than average in class (206g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (142g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
66
 lighter than average in class (206 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than competitors (142g)
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
37
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (206g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic socket
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (142g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as IXUS 1100 HS Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-03-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $180