Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores vs the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got external 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 FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and FZ28.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.