Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic TS4

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.