Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS4

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled very close to the TS4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outside dimensions 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 TS4 has measurements 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 TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the TS4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and TS4.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.