Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
- 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 8 months after the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Pentax RZ10
ELPH 510 HS | RZ10 | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
RZ10 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax RZ10
ELPH 510 HS | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got physical 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and RZ10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Also called as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-03-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 178 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $200 |