Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 11 months prior to the F5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic F5
ELPH 530 HS | F5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
F5 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic F5
ELPH 530 HS | F5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic F5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the F5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and F5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 190 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $100 |