Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 11 months earlier than the SZ1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the SZ1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and SZ1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.