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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Released March 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 16 months prior to the TS5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic TS5

 ELPH 510 HS TS5 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 TS5 ELPH 510 HS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013March 2012More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS5

 ELPH 510 HS TS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the TS5.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and TS5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
35
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called IXUS 1100 HS Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-03-01 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $350