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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 14 months after the FP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 100 HS FP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 FP2 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 100 HS FP2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic FP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the FP2.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and FP2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon ELPH 100 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $194 $80