Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured about the same time to the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SZ1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.