Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 15 months earlier than the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.