Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 14 months later than the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides 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) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and FH5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.