Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax X-5

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 5 months earlier than the X-5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about 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") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and X-5.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.