Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 500 HS was released 9 months after the FX75 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades vs the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Panasonic FX75
ELPH 500 HS | FX75 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
FX75 | ELPH 500 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX75
ELPH 500 HS | FX75 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the FX75.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and FX75.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 500 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Also called as | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $175 | $139 |