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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 20 months later than the FP3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 310 HS FP3 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 FP3 ELPH 310 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 310 HS FP3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the FP3.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FP3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
offers focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (155g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP3
 Canon ELPH 310 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 155g (0.34 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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