Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP2

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 14 months later than the FP2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the FP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and FP2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 300 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.