Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 3 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and TS6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.