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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 310 HS FP1 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 FP1 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 310 HS FP1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon ELPH 310 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $153