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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic S1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 2 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Panasonic S1

 ELPH 100 HS S1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S1 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic S1

 ELPH 100 HS S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys external 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 S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the S1.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and S1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
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has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Panasonic S1
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic S1
 Canon ELPH 100 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 240 shots
Style of battery 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $194 $269