Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 22 months after the ZS3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS scores against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the ZS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.