Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 20 months later than the FH5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX500 IS grades versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS against the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and FH5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and FH5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.