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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 6 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ZS70 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 ZS70 ELPH 530 HS 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2012More recent by 63 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ZS70 
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the ZS70.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and ZS70.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
26
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
54
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than others (163g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
76
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
64
 lighter than others (163g)
 boasts focus by touch
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
79
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 offers touch focus
 good MP (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (190 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
62
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (163g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
74
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called IXUS 510 HS Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support 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 range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 380 photographs
Style 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 recording    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $450