Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 2 months after the FP5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outer 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 FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the FP5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and FP5.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.