Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 500 HS grades versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 500 HS and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.