• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FS25S advantages over Canon ELPH 500 HS

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    145 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon ELPH 500 HS advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS25S

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.49 vs 0.90 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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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Review Excerpt

  • 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 Panasonic DMC-FS15

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Compared to Sony DSC-W290

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Sony DSC-W290
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Sony DSC-W290

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Sony DSC-W290
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Sony DSC-W290

Compared to Samsung SL820

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Samsung SL820
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Samsung SL820

Canon ELPH 500 HS
Samsung SL820
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung SL820

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs 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

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX700

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs 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

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