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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 14 months after the FH25 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic FH25

 ELPH 530 HS FH25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 FH25 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH25

 ELPH 530 HS FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the FH25.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and FH25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (163g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition (163g)
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (163 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Venus Engine VI
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $180