Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 8 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers exterior 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 ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and ZS8.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.