• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon ELPH 500 HS advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    186g vs 319g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Canon ELPH 500 HS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    128 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • Backlit sensor; High Resolution screen; Touchscreen interface; 24mm equivalent wide-angle zoom; Full HD video.

  • Below-average battery life; Touchscreen requires more pressure than cell phones; Zoom toggle difficult to use; Soft corners and moderate chromatic aberration.

  • Read our Canon ELPH 500 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Panasonic TS7
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX75

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX75

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Panasonic DMC-FX75

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX700

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Compared to Olympus TG-1

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Olympus TG-1
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-1

Panasonic TS7
Olympus TG-1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Olympus TG-1

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Olympus TG-2
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus TG-2

Panasonic TS7
Olympus TG-2
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Olympus TG-2

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