Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX48

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.