Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 7 months later than the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the FZ47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and FZ47.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ47 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.