Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP3

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.