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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 8 months later than the FP5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the FP5 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 FP5

 ELPH 310 HS FP5 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 FP5 ELPH 310 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP5

 ELPH 310 HS FP5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the FP5.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and FP5.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
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offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
better than average battery life (260 shots)
has focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP5
 Canon ELPH 310 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $199