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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic FP5

 ELPH 300 HS FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 FP5 ELPH 300 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP5

 ELPH 300 HS FP5 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (260 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
great battery (260 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP5
 Canon ELPH 300 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also Known as IXUS 220 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 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
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $199