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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 2 years after the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS grades versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic TS3

 SX510 HS TS3 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SX510 HS

 TS3 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS3

 SX510 HS TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS vs the TS3.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and TS3 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and TS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX510 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
35
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (250 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
good battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $380