Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 ×
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZS20530 HS
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz30
  • ixus 510 hs
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10586
Width (mm)2820
Height (mm)5954
Weight (g)207164
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)102.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)220240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio, Motion JPEG with no sound for High Speed videoMOV (H.264 + Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 86.004.00 - 48.00
Zoom ratio (x)2012
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)501
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch AreaContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fisheye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 50cm - 2.5m (W), 1.0 - 1.5m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)12-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • mini-hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.661.87
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)102.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.35
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.240.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.09
Startup time (s)2.42.9
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.24.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260190
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • lumix map tool
  • photofunstudio 8.1 premium edition
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black, redOptical Image Stabilization, HS System, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD, Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), DIGIC 5, Advanced Smart AUTO, Face ID



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