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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 years after the TS10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic TS10

 ELPH 530 HS TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 TS10 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS10

 ELPH 530 HS TS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has 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) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the TS10.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and TS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (163g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (163g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $249