Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FX78, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled within a month of the FX78 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 300 HS scores versus the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides physical 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the FX78.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and FX78.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.