Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released around the same time to the ZS45 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS and the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and ZS45 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and ZS45.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.