Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 2 months after the FP7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the FP7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and FP7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.