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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 19 months later than the FP8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 300 HS FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 FP8 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 300 HS FP8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the FP8.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and FP8.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 300 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
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features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon ELPH 300 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Alternate name IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $300