Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 11 months before the FH8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outside 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 FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and FH8.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.