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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 530 HS was released 14 months after the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS FH2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 FH2 ELPH 530 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS FH2 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the FH2.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and FH2.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
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 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
64
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 includes touch focus
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (270 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (121g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 270 shots
Battery type 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $149