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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Panasonic FX580

 ELPH 500 HS FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 FX580 ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX580

 ELPH 500 HS FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the FX580.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and FX580.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 500 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
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features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
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boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
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fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon ELPH 500 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $175 $499