Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

The following is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 3 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SZ10.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.