Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZR1

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the ZR1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.