Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 20 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the FP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and FP1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 310 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.