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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic S1H, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 9 years before the S1H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic S1H

 ELPH 300 HS S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 S1H ELPH 300 HS 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2011Newer by 104 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic S1H

 ELPH 300 HS S1H 

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the S1H.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S1H is 96 and 52 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and S1H.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 300 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
27
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic S1H
 Canon ELPH 300 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-07 2019-08-28
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $250 $3,998