Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP5

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the FP5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the FP5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and FP5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.