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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic FH1

 ELPH 530 HS FH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 FH1 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH1

 ELPH 530 HS FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the FH1.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and FH1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH1 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (163g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (163g)
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $150