Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FX700

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 19 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the FX700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and FX700.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.