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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 8 months after the FH6 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS scores vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SX500 IS FH6 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 FH6 SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SX500 IS FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the FH6.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and FH6 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and FH6.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
46
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
45
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
60
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (119g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
46
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
41
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
28
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone port
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 pictures 280 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $129