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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 4 months prior to the ZS15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Panasonic ZS15

          

          

            
 ELPH 510 HS ZS15 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

          

          

            
 ZS15 ELPH 510 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS15

          

          

            
 ELPH 510 HS ZS15 
IntroducedMarch 2012June 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the ZS15.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS15.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
21
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (206g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
36
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
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 lighter than average in class (206g)
 features focus by touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
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 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (206 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-03-01 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $279