Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 21 months earlier than the LF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and LF1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LF1 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.