Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 12 months after the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the RS1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.