Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 6 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS70.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.