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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the TS4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Panasonic TS4

 ELPH 500 HS TS4 
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 TS4 ELPH 500 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic TS4

 ELPH 500 HS TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the TS4.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and TS4.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
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features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
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features touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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great battery life (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
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pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon ELPH 500 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 images 310 images
Form 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 1 1
Launch cost $175 $399