Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FS15

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 2 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the FS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and FS15.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 300 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.