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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 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 referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic ZS100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 5 years prior to the ZS100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic ZS100

 ELPH 300 HS ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ZS100 ELPH 300 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2011More recent by 59 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic ZS100

 ELPH 300 HS ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the ZS100.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and ZS100 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and ZS100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
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offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (312g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than average in class (312g)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (312g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon ELPH 300 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as IXUS 220 HS Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 220 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $700