Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP2

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 20 months after the FP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the FP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FP2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.