Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS12

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 23 months after the FS12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and FS12.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 100 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.