Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH20

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was introduced 14 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the FH20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and FH20.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.