Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 6 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and FX90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX90 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.