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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 11 months before the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Panasonic SZ7

 ELPH 500 HS SZ7 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 SZ7 ELPH 500 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic SZ7

 ELPH 500 HS SZ7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the SZ7.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and SZ7.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
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offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
64
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
lighter than average in class (133g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon ELPH 500 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also called IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Style 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $175 $199