Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 24 months after the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the TS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and TS10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.