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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 4 months later than the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic 3D1

 ELPH 530 HS 3D1 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 3D1 ELPH 530 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic 3D1

 ELPH 530 HS 3D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012November 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the 3D1.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and 3D1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic 3D1 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
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offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (163g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
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lighter than competition (163 grams)
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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includes touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (163g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 190 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $670