Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic G95

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic G95, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 9 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 500 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic G95 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the G95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and G95 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and G95.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 500 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.