Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FP7

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 2 months later than the FP7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the FP7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and FP7.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.