Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS45.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.