Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Pentax W60

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was revealed 20 months after the W60 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outside 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 Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the W60.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and W60.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 500 HS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 500 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.