Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 3 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX530 HS grades versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS features physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS versus the ZS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and ZS7 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and ZS7.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.