Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released within a month of the SZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX530 HS grades versus the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS vs the SZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SZ10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and SZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.