Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH22

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 14 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has physical dimensions 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 Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the FH22.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and FH22.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.