Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP2

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.