Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with external 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 ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the ZR1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and ZR1.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR1 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.