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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 11 months before the ZS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ZS25 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 ZS25 ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ZS25 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the ZS25.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and ZS25.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (193g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
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 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 features focus via touch
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than others in class (193g)
 supports focus by touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (163g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (193g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $300