Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the SZ3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS features exterior 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the SZ3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and SZ3.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.