Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 13 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has external dimensions 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the ZS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.