Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 3 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and TS30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.