Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 23 months before the LZ40 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the LZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and LZ40.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.