Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.