Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7
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![Canon ELPH 300 HS front Canon ELPH 300 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-300-HS/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7/Panasonic-FP7-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
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.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic FP7
ELPH 300 HS | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
FP7 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP7
ELPH 300 HS | FP7 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Other name | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 240 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $227 |