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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic LX100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Panasonic LX100

 ELPH 100 HS LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 LX100 ELPH 100 HS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2011More recent by 43 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic LX100

 ELPH 100 HS LX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the LX100.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and LX100 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and LX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 100 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography information
Panasonic LX100 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
has focus by touch
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic LX100
 Canon ELPH 100 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Also called IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-07 2014-09-15
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 393g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 230 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $194 $800