Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP3

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 14 months later than the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the FP3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and FP3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.