Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS7

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 2 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides physical 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) and the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the FS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and FS7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 100 HS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.