Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 500 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 500 HS has external dimensions of 101 x 56 x 25 mm (3.98 x 2.2 x 0.98″) and weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and the Canon ELPH 500 HS. Panasonic TS2 is 2mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Canon ELPH 500 HS but it is also 7mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 500 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Canon ELPH 500 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 500 HS is 3g lighter than the Panasonic TS2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS2, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ELPH 500 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon ELPH 500 HS's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS2's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.