Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 5 months prior to the FZ60 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the FZ60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.