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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ZS60 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 ZS60 ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 47 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the ZS60.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and ZS60.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
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 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
53
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 lighter than others in class (282 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
64
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 low MP (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than others in class (282g)
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
59
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (282g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 190 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $248