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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic TS2

 ELPH 530 HS TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 TS2 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS2

 ELPH 530 HS TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outer dimensions 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 TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the TS2.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and TS2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
29
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
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 All around 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 -
Style 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $350