Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 22 months before the ZS40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features external dimensions 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the ZS40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS40.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.