Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-5020

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 19 months later than the FE-5020 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and FE-5020.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.