Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 8 months after the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 500 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.