Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Announced February 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ELPH 530 HS was manufactured about the same time to the FH8 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic FH8
ELPH 530 HS | FH8 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
FH8 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FH8
ELPH 530 HS | FH8 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the FH8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and FH8.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $149 |