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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Released February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 5 months prior to the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 ELPH 530 HS FZ200 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 FZ200 ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 ELPH 530 HS FZ200 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2012Same age

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the FZ200.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ200 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
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supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
features touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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great battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (588g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
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fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 540 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $499