Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 3 years before the ZS45 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides physical 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 ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the ZS45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.