Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 14 months after the FH3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS and the FH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and FH3.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.