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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 6 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TS3 
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TS3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the TS3.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and TS3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS3 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery power (310 CIPA)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than average in class (163 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
 great battery power (310 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 great battery power (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
35
 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (163g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 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 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $380