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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 220 HS
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 14 months after the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 300 HS FP1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 FP1 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 300 HS FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the FP1.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and FP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 300 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
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supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography details
Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon ELPH 300 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Alternate name IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $153