Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got outer 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the XS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and XS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.