Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS50.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.