Panasonic ZS15
Compact Superzoom Camera
 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS15

Best price $350
  • 37% more battery life 260 shots vs 190 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.1 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Longer optical zoom 16.0× vs 12.0×
  • Better built-in flash range 21′ vs 8′
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 6 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board ELPH 530 HS does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture ELPH 530 HS does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities ELPH 530 HS does not have 3D
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS15

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

Best price
$149
  • Weighs a little bit less than the ZS15 5.75 oz vs 7.34 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 6 in³ vs 12 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.78″ vs 1.31″
  • Significantly cheaper street price $149 vs $350
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities ZS15 does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

What the Panasonic ZS15 and Canon ELPH 530 HS have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 460k dots vs 461k dots
  • Both cameras are the same age February 2012 vs February 2012
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″ vs 3.2″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Panasonic ZS15 and the Canon ELPH 530 HS

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
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