Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 12 months later than the FH7 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS grades against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and FH7 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and FH7.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.