Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and LX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The more recent ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.