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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 6 months before the FX90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 ELPH 500 HS FX90 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

          

          

            
 FX90 ELPH 500 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 ELPH 500 HS FX90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the FX90.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and FX90.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
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 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
30
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
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 comes with focus via touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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 has focus by touch
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
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 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon ELPH 500 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $175 $227