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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released at a similar time to the TS4 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TS4 
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the TS4.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and TS4.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
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 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
21
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (190 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
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 lighter than competition (163g)
 offers focus by touch
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
 better than average battery (310 per charge)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery life (190 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
41
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (310 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
32
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.60 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
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 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $399