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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic ZR1

 ELPH 530 HS ZR1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 ZR1 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZR1

 ELPH 530 HS ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (163g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average (163g)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (163g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $280