Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FS12

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 23 months after the FS12 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the FS12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and FS12.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 300 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.