Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 7 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outside 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 ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and ZS8.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.