Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the FH25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has external 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 Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the FH25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and FH25.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.